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1
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has too few or too many platelets

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platelet disorder

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the process of maintaining the blood in a fluid state within the confines of the circulatory system

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hemostasis

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3
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the stopping of bleeding; this is a good thing

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hemostasis

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4
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an elevated platelet count

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thrombocythemia

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decreased platelet count

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thrombocytopenia

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a consequence of decreased production disorders such as acute leukemia

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thrombocytopenia

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numerous tiny purple or red spot appearing on the skin as a result of tiny hemorrhages within the dermal or submucosal layers

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petechiae

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bluish discoloration of an area of skin or mucous membrane caused by the extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissues as a result of trauma to the underlying blood vessels or vesse wall

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Ecchymosis

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a decreased clotting ability

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hemophilia

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what are the causes of hemophilia; decreased clotting ability

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Genetics, lack of vitamin K, lack of Ca., medications

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What are the causes of anemia?

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Iron-deficiency, a decrease in erythrocyte production, loss of blood

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12
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A decrease in the erythrocyte count as a result of a chronic inflammatory state

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Anemia of chronic disease

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13
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A hereditary condition that weakens the clotting factor

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Von Willebrand’s disease

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Is the sequela of a trauma

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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

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How many liters of blood do we have in our body?

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5 liters

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16
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The liquid portion of blood

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Plasma

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This is the plasma minus the clotting factors

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Serum

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The concentration of red blood cells

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Hematocrit

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The process of formation of all blood cells

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Hematopoiesis

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The formation of granulocytes

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Myeloid

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21
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The formation of lymphocytes

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Lymphoid

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An immature erythrocyte

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Reticulocyte

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23
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What does an elevated amount of Reticulocytes indicate?

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Possible Leukemia

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24
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What is the average lifespan of an erythrocyte?

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120 days

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What is the average lifespan of a lymphocyte?

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7-14 years

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What is the average lifespan of a monocyte?

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7-14 years

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27
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How long do platelets live?

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1-2 days

28
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Erythrocyte disorder, different causes, elevated hematocrit, include weakness & fatigue

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Polycythemia

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Elevated “true” hematocrit. An increased in the RBC count and circulating red blood cell mass that may be primary or secondary to pulmonary disease,heart disease, or prolonged exposure to high altitudes

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Polycythemia Vera

30
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The hemoglobin molecule has a mutation that changes its 3-dimensional shape

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Sickle-cell anemia

31
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Is a vascular bleeding disorder that causes the person to bruise easily

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Purpura Simplex

32
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Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin are forms of?

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Lymphoma

33
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Is a decreased number of white blood cells in the peripheral blood

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Leukopenia

34
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Hemophilia can result from a dietary lack of ?

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Vitamin K

35
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Is caused by inherited deficiency of alpha-or-beta globin synthesis. Is a genetic mutation in the “globin” protein

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Thalassemia

36
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Is the mineral in hemoglobin that binds the oxygen molecule

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Iron

37
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When the stomach fails to secrete _______ _____, which is necessary for Vitamin B12, absorption, a type of anemia results

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intrinsic factor

38
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What do these steps refer to: Differential WBC count, Coagulation Time, Prothrombin Time, Platelet Count, Reticulocyte Count.

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Differential Blood Analysis

39
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Does not have the Reed Sternberg cells. Lymphoma is aggressive

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Non-Hodgkin

40
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A mild cancer stays in one place. Biopsy shows a characteristic cell called Reed Sternberg cell. Chemotherapy surgery will take care of this.

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Hodgkin

41
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Malignant. Will see group of lymphocytes in lymph nodes.

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Lymphoma

42
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Bone marrow problem with too many lymphocytes. Form nodules in bone marrow. Need a biopsy to see.

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Multiple Myeloma

43
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Granulocytes. Person has elevated eosinophils. Damanges multiple systems in the body.

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Eosinophilia

44
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Granulocytes. Unknown cause. Elevated of eosinophils

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Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

45
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Granulocytes. Too few neutrophils.

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Neutropenia

46
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Monocytes. In bone marrow. Makes too many monocytes. A variation of AML. Found in kids

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Myelomonocytic leukemia

47
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Leukocyte disorder. occurs in lymphatic tissue. elevated lymphocytes

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Lymphocytic leukemia

48
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Leukocyte disorders. occurs in bone marrow. elevated granulocytes.

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Myelogenous Leukemia

49
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Leukocyte disorder. an over production of WBCs. This type appears slowly and appears more in adults.

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Chronic leukemia

50
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Leukocyte disorder. an over production of WBCs. This one appears rapidly and is more common in kids.

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Acute leukemia

51
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Leukocyte disorder. an over production of WBC

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Leukemia

52
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Leukocyte disorder an increased number of WBCs.

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Leukocytosis

53
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Leukocyte disorder. a decreased granulocyte count

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Agranulocytosis

54
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Leukocyte disorder. Decreased WBC count

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Leukopenia

55
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Vascular Bleeding disorder. an outward malformation of a blood vessel. grew wrong to begin with.

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Fistula

56
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Vascular bleeding disorder. Having a vascular malformation. Bruise and bleed easily

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Hereditary Hemorrhaic Telangiectasia

57
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Vascular Bleeding disorder. The process of formin bruises easily. Found more often in women. Sex-linked dominant.

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Purpura (bruise) Simplex

58
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An artificial blood transfusion by injecting the hormone Erythropoietin to stimulate RBC production. The administration of blood, RBC, or related blood products to an athlete to enhance performance.

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Blood Doping

59
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Erythrocyte disorder. Caused by a lack of folic acid in the diet.

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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia

60
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Inadequate tissue oxygenation. Usually caused by inadequate blood oxygen-carrying capacity. May be caused by a decrease in erythrocyte production, an increase in erythrocyte destruction

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Anemia

61
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Erythrocyte disorder; we lack a hormone from the stomach calle Intrinsic Factor. A rare autoimmune form of megaloblastic anemia that results from autoantibodies to parietal cells & intrinsic factor essential for the absorption of cyanocobalamin (B12).

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Pernicious Anemia

62
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Due to thin oxygen in the air

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Hypoxic anemia

63
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Have lost bone marrow. may have had an infection so you are not making bone marrow

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Aplastic anemia

64
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A disorder characterized by acute or chronic premature destrction of RBC. Anemia may be partially compensated by bone marrow production

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Hemolytic Anemia

65
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Erythrocyte disorder; an autosomal recessive condition. Have a normal hematocrit but RBCs look odd. Joint pain, thrombosis, and fever

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Sickel Cell Anemia

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