MOD 4: BLOOD/LYMPHATIC D&D (incomplete)

Question 1

Blood

Answer 1

Transport system of the body to deliver O2, glucose, hormones, & electrolytes to the body

Play significant role in the immune system

Body contains ~5L of blood

Question 2

Blood Composition

Answer 2

Consists of;

~55% Plasma
~45% Red blood cells
<1% White blood cells & platelets

Question 3

Plasma

Answer 3

55% of blood composition

Carries protein, water, & electrolytes

Carries albumin, globulins, fibrinogen

Clear & and yellowish fluid

Question 4

Albumin

Answer 4

Maintains osmotic pressure in blood

Question 5

Globulins

Answer 5

Antibodies

Question 6

Fibrinogen

Answer 6

Clotting Factor

Question 7

Anemia

Answer 7

General term for reduced delivery of O2 due to lower hemoglobin count

Caused by either
>Reduced RBC production
>Reduced RBC count
>Both

Question 8

Anemia Symptoms

Answer 8

> Tachycardia
Increased peripheral vasoconstriction
Fatigue
Pallor
Dyspnea
GI ulcers
Inflamed epithelial cells
Dry skin & hair

Question 9

Iron Deficient Anemia

Answer 9

Insufficient hemoglobin production due to reduced or lack of Iron

Leads to deformed and/or low concentration of hemoglobin

Question 10

Iron Deficient Anemia Causes

Answer 10

Low iron diets

Chronic blood loss from
>Ulcers
>Haemorrhoids
>Cancer
>Menstrual Flow

Question 11

Iron Deficient Anemia Symptoms

Answer 11

Mild = Asymptomatic

Severe (Chronic Hemoglobin Loss)
>Skin & Mucous Membrane Pallor
>Fatigue
>Lethargy
>Cold Intolerance
>Irritability
>Brittle hair & nails
>Dry skin
>Tachycardia
>Dyspnea
>Syncope

Question 12

Iron Deficient Anemia Treatment

Answer 12

Iron

Question 13

Pernicious Anemia

Answer 13

Insufficient hemoglobin delivery due to large and immature RBCs

Question 14

Pernicious Anemia Causes

Answer 14

Deficit of Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) or Vitamin B12

Deficiencies are usually gradual

Higher occurrence in first 2 months of pregnancy

More often due to malabsorption than dietary deficiency

Question 15

Pernicious Anemia Symptoms