Erythrocytes Flashcards
Disease def.
Harmful deviation from normal state
Etiology
Study of cause of dz
Internal etiologic factors
Genetic
Immun. Response
Aging
External etiologic factors
Physical
Chemical
Infections
Environ
Types of cellular injury
Reversible
Irreversible
Types of cell response to harmful stimuli
Degeneration (rever)
Necrosis
Changes
Ways to evaluate erythrocytes
Pcv ( %)
RBC count
Hb (g/dL)
RBC indices
MCHC morphologic descriptions
Normochromic
Hyperchromic
Hypochromic
TRIAC HCT rpm
15,800/12,000 ~3 min
RBC indices
MCV
MCH
MCHC
MCHC formula
Hb (g/dL) / PCV x 100 = g/dL
Hb formula
PCV /3 (g/dL)
MCV formula
(PCVX10) / RBC count (FL)
MCH formula
(Hbx10) / RBC =pg
Anisocytosis
Unequal size of erythrocytes
Poikilocytosis
Abnormal shape
Caused by damage
Rouleaux
Agglutination
Reagenerative
RBC increased production
Release immature RBC
Causes blood loss/hemolysis
Intrinsic causes
From defect in RBC
Extrinsic causes
Antibodies
Toxins
Parasites
Chemicals
Mechanical