RBC Structure

Question 1

Name given to the collection of all stages of Erythrocytes throughout the body

Answer 1

Erythron

Question 2

A hormone produced in kidney in response to Tissue Hypoxia

Answer 2

Erythropoietin

Question 3

Specific Action of EPO (3)

Answer 3

1. Induces commited progenitor cells
2. Shortens generation time of pronormoblast
3. Promotes Early Release of Retics

Question 4

Elevated EPO are observed in? (4)

Answer 4

1. Erythroid Hyperplasia
2. Polycythemia
3. Hemorrhage
4. Increase RBC Destruction

Question 5

Stain used to identify RBC

Answer 5

Wright’s Stain

Question 6

Size of Central Pallor of Mature RBC

Answer 6

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