Hematology

Question 1

5 types of WBC

Answer 1

Eosinophils
Basophils
Neutrophils
Monocytes
Lymphocytes

Question 2

Definition of anemia

Answer 2

RBC number, hematocrit or hemoglobin is below normal range

Question 3

Sickle cell anemia problem

Answer 3

mutation in beta chain

Question 4

Thalassemia problem

Answer 4

no production of alpha and beta chains

Question 5

6 causes of anemia

Answer 5

1. Deficiency of building blocks of RBC (iron, vitamin b12, folate)
2. Congenital abnormality of Hb (thalassemia or sickle cell anemia)
3. Abnormal production of RBC (empty bone marrow = aplastic anemia, or bone marrow filled with other elements-leukemia, lymphoma)
4. Loss of RBC (bleeding)
5. Decreased RBC lifespan (hemolysis)
6. Chronic illness (ie. renal disease = decreased erythropoietin)