Hematology Flashcards
1
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What is hematology?
A
The study of blood and its components.
2
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What are the main components of blood?
A
Cells in the blood, thrombocytes, erythrocytes, leukocytes.
3
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What is a WBC differential?
A
A test that measures the functions of different types of white blood cells.
4
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What are the types of RBC morphology?
A
Anisocytosis, poikilocytosis, hypochromic, and hyperchromatic.
5
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What are normal values for a CBC?
A
Values that indicate healthy blood composition.
6
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What is anemia?
A
A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
7
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What is CML?
A
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, often associated with the Philadelphia chromosome.
8
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What is a hemocytometer used for?
A
To count blood cells and perform calculations.
