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Intro to Hematology Flashcards

1
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What are blood forming tissues?

A

Bone marrow, liver, spleen

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2
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What types of blood cells are in blood?

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Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets

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3
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Counting numbers of cells.

A

Quantification

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4
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Evaluating cell shape, size, contents and features.

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Qualitative evaluations

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5
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Studying clot formation and clot dissolution.

A

Hemostatic properties

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6
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Purpose of hematology?

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To gain information about a patients well being.

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7
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Examples of blood conditions.

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Anemia, leukemia, neoplasia, bleeding disorders.

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8
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What color top tube is used for Von Willebrands disease?

A

Blue top!!!

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9
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90% water and 10% proteins

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Plasma

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10
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Most numerous blood cell type. 250 found in one drop.

A

Red blood cells

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11
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What is the main function of red blood cells?

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To transport oxygen through the body

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12
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Red blood has hemoglobin making it what type of blood?

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Oxygenated

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13
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Function of white blood cells?

A

Immunity.

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14
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Types of granulocytes.

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Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils

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15
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Types of agranulocytes.

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Lymphocytes, monocytes

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16
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White blood cells transport through the circulatory system to where, where they perform function?

A

Tissues

17
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What do platelets do?

A

Clot

18
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Thrombocytes

A

Platelets

19
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Lifespan of a red blood cell

A

120 days

20
Q

Lifespan of a platelet?

A

10 days

21
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These are produced and released through bone marrow.

A

Platelets

22
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Formation and development of blood cells.

A

Hematopoiesis

23
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Where does hematopoiesis take place in a fetus?

A

Liver

24
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Where does hematopoiesis take place in adults?

A

Bone marrow

25
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All types of blood cells arise initially from a single type of cell called….

A

A stem cell

26
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These are the reason bone marrow transplants are successful.

A

Stem cell

27
Q

Too few red blood cells.

A

Anemia

28
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Too many leukocytes are produced.

A

Leukocytosis

29
Q

Too few platelets.

A

Thrombocytopenia

30
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Symptoms of Von Willebrands disease?

A

Increased bleeding,

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