Haematology 9-unordered

Question 1

Explain what anaemia of chronic disease is, give the details of the laboratory signs of being ill, explain the pathogenesis of Anaemia of Chronic Disease( ACD).

Answer 1

pg 4

Question 2

List the laboratory parameters that you will use to differentiate between iron deficiency,thalassemia and anaemia , and explain how you will do this.(REALLY LONG ONE, brace yourself)

Answer 2

pg 6

Question 3

Comment on the number of proteins that contain iron and the particular protein that can be regarded as the largest store of iron. Describe, in full detail , the structure of haemoglobin.

Answer 3

pg 1

Question 4

Where is erythropoietin produced, describe its role, what affects its role and how it is affected

Answer 4

pg 4

Question 5

List the causes of iron deficiency, explain the determinants of what investigations are performed

Answer 5

pg5

Question 6

List the factors that affect absorption

Answer 6

pg 2

Question 7

Describe what happens to iron as it is absorbed into the plasm and. Describe how it is carried in the plasma

Answer 7

pg 3

Question 8

Describe the amount of iron that the average human needs, and explain how these amounts are provided for, giving all the details required. Also explain the value for the a,pint of iron required for a human to drink. Per day.s

Answer 8

pg 2