Class 12 - Anemia Flashcards
1
Q
stem cells
A
cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells
2
Q
normoblast
A
immature RBC
3
Q
red blood cells
A
erythrocytes
4
Q
normocytic
A
normal cells
5
Q
erythrocytes
A
red blood cells that are fully mature
6
Q
hemoglobin
A
test is a measure of the total amount of HgB in the blood; indirect measurement of RBCs in the blood
7
Q
white blood cells
A
leukocytes; help fight infection, apart of blood
8
Q
pernicious anemia
A
occurs with impaired secretion of IF
9
Q
reticulocyte
A
immature erythrocyte
10
Q
hematocrit
A
measure of the % of the total blood volume that is made up by the RBCs
11
Q
microcytic
A
small cell
12
Q
ferrous sulfate
A
type of treatment for iron deficiency anemia
13
Q
erythroblast
A
pro erythroblasts that gain hemoglobin
14
Q
platelets
A
used in the clotting of blood
15
Q
macrocytic
A
large cell
