Lecture 7 Flashcards
1
Q
What is viscosity?
A
The measure of ease with which a fluid can flow
Viscous = Doesn’t flow with ease
Non-Viscous = Flows with ease
2
Q
Polycythaemia Vera?
A
A disease where there is an overproduction of red-blood cells
3
Q
What happens if Haematocrit increases?
A
Viscosity of blood increases, and results in blood circulation problems like thrombosis, emboli and heart problems
4
Q
What is anaemia?
A
An underproduction of red blood cells, and while the blood is easier to move, anaemia results in poor O2 transport
