Module 2 - Normocytic-Normochromic Anemias Flashcards
1
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Describe Normocytic-Normochromic Anemias
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characterized by erythrocytes that are normal in size and hemoglobin content but insufficient in number.
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What are the 4 distinct anemias that fall under NNA
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(1) aplastic (damage to bone marrow erythropoiesis); (2) posthemorrhagic (acute blood loss); (3) hemolytic, which includes acquired (immune destruction of erythrocytes), heredity (e.g., sickle cell, see Figure 21.2L), and hemolysis (destruction by eryptosis); and (4) anemia of chronic inflammation (e.g., chronic kidney disease). The diversity of the NNAs is summarized in Table 21.2. (Sickle cell anemia is discussed in Chapter 22.)
