MCD - blood cells Flashcards
1
Q
What is the haematocrit?
A
The proportion of the blood which is made up of erythrocytes: 0.4-0.54 in males and 0.35-0.47 in females
2
Q
Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with which anaemia?
A
Macrocytic
3
Q
What is the cause of normocytic anaemia?
A
Blood loss
4
Q
What two things stimulate the production of erythropoietin?
A
Low oxygen and testosterone
5
Q
What is the life cycle in days of a red blood cell?
A
120 days
6
Q
What proportion of the white blood cells is made up from basophils?
A
Less than 1%
7
Q
What is the lifespan of a platelet?
A
8-10 days
8
Q
What is the diameter of a red blood cell:
a) 2um
b) 2nm
c) 80um
d) 7um
A
d) 7um
