Asynchronous Erythropoiesis Flashcards
1
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What is megaloblastic asynchronous erythropoiesis?
A
The nucleus lags behind the cytoplasm in maturation. Cells grow larger without dividing
2
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What are causes of megaloblastic asynchronous erythropoiesis?
A
vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency
3
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what are characteristics of megaloblastic asynchronous erythropoiesis?
A
oval macrocytes
4
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what is an example of megaloblastic asynchronous erythropoiesis?
A
pernicious anemia
5
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What is iron deficiency asynchronous erythropoiesis?
A
The cytoplasm lags behind the nucleus in maturation due to inadequate iron for hgb synthesis
6
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What are characteristics of iron deficiency asynchronous erythropoiesis?
A
microcytic, hypochromic RBCs
7
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what is an example of iron deficiency asynchronous erythropoiesis?
A
iron deficiency anemia
