Blood Flashcards
1
Q
Anemia is
A
Low red cell count
2
Q
Polycythemia
A
High red cell count
3
Q
Leukopenia
A
low white cell count
4
Q
Leukocytosis
A
high white cell count
5
Q
Thrombocytopenia
A
low platelet count
6
Q
Thrombocytosis
A
high platelet count
7
Q
Hemoglobin
A
protein that carries oxygen in RBC
8
Q
Hematocrit
A
percentage of total blood volume made up by RBC
9
Q
Hematocrit volume for men
A
42-50%
10
Q
Hematocrit volume for women
A
36-45%
11
Q
Hemoglobin levels in men
A
14-17 gms/dL
12
Q
Hemoglobin levels in women
A
12-15 gms/dL
13
Q
MCV both sexes
A
86-98 femtoliters
14
Q
Anemia (official def)
A
Hematocrit
< 41 males
< 37 females
