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Platelets (Exam 1) Flashcards

1
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How large or small are platelets?

A

smaller than RBC ~3-4 um

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2
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What is another word for platelets?

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thrombocytes

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3
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What is thrombocytopenia?

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decreased number of platelets = more bleeding

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4
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What is thrombocytosis?

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increased number of platelets = increased clotting

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5
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What is megakaryocyte?

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platelet progenitor cell

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What are characteristics of megakaryocyte?

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mulit-nucleated and increases in size as it matures due to platelet production

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7
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What is the hematopoietic process of platelets?

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megakaryoblast > promegakaryoblast > megakaryocyte > metamegakaryocyte > platelet

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How are platelets released from the metamegakaryocyte?

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metamegakaryocyte lyses

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9
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What are characteristics of platelets?

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non-nucleated | involved in homeostasis | contains many granules

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10
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Lifespan of platelets?

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10 days

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11
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What are bleeding problems caused by?

A

decreased number of platelets | abnormal function

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12
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What is thrombocytopenia? What causes it?

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decrease in number of platelets | decrease survival span and decrease in production

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13
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What is the normal value of platelets?

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150K - 300K uL

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14
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What range indicates abnormal bleeding problem?

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< 30K per uL

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15
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What are the 3 differential diagnoses for a decreased survival of platelets?

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autoimmune disorders | bacterial infection | hyperactive spleen

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16
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How do autoimmune diseases such as SLE decrease the lifespan of platelets?

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production of Ab against platelets

17
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How can bacterial infections decrease the lifespan of platelets?

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production of toxins that destroy platelets or make them stick to capillary walls = can’t circulate

18
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How does a hyperactive spleen decrease the lifespan of platelets?

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removes platelets super fast (and RBCs)

19
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What are the 4 reasons why platelet production would be decreased?

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viral/bacterial infection | excessive alcohol intake = cirrhosis = RBCs enlarge = ulcer | chemotherapy | malignancies

20
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What is thrombocytosis?

A

increase production of platelets

21
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What are the 5 causes of thrombocytosis?

A

abnormal platelet function | morphologically abnormal | bleeding problems | clumping of platelets when there is a lot of them | polycythemia vera

22
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What is Polycythemia Vera?

A

increase in RBC and platelet production

23
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What is a key symptom of Polycythemia Vera?

24
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What is purpur?

A

minute bleeding spots throughout body , doesn’t clot

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