Blood Related Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Which disease relates to the distortion of red blood cells?
A
Sickle Cell Disease.
2
Q
How common is Sickle Cell Disease?
A
Most common amongst ethnic minorities, Sickle Cell Disease occurs in around 1 in every 365 black births, and one in 16,300 hispanic.
3
Q
Which disease relates to white blood cell concentration?
A
HIV/AIDs, an autoimmune disease whereby the immune system attacks itself.
4
Q
Which disease relates to the depletion of platelets?
A
Thrombocytopenia.
