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Decks in this class (21)

terminology
Anisocytosis,
Poikilocytosis,
Microcytosis
23  cards
blood cells 1: red cells
explain the origin and function of red cells, recall the intravascular life span of red cells, and list the physiological factors that influence the rate of red cell production
12  cards
blood cells 2: white cells
explain the origin and function of white cells and recall their intravascular life span, including neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils and lymphocytes
9  cards
blood cells 3: platelets
recall the intravascular life span of platelets and summarise their origin and function
12  cards
blood cells 4: blood result interpretation
recall and explain common abnormalities in blood counts and films
22  cards
haemoglobin 1: oxygen dissociation curve
What does the oxygen dissociation...,
What is the shape of the oxygen d...,
What is p50
4  cards
haemoglobin 2: haemoglobin
What is a normal concentration of...,
When does haemoglobin synthesis o...,
What is the structure of haemoglobin
11  cards
haemoglobin 3: sickle cell anaemia
What genetic mutation causes sick...,
What changes in the primary struc...,
Why are the cells sickle shaped
30  cards
haemoglobin 4: thalassaemia
How can thalassaemia be classified,
Where do the genetic defects aris...,
How is ssthalassaemia inherited
14  cards
haemoglobin 5: anaemia
What is anaemia,
What are the 4 mechanisms of anaemia,
What are the colours of micro nor...
11  cards
haemoglobin 6: haemolytic anaemia
What is haemolytic anaemia,
How can haemolysis be classified,
What are the mechanisms for inher...
17  cards
haemoglobin 7: polycythaemia
What is polycythaemia,
What are the causes of polycythaemia,
How would you investigate polycyt...
5  cards
haemoglobin 8: iron deficiency
What are some examples of iron co...,
What is the structure of haem,
Why do we need dietary intake of ...
29  cards
haemoglobin 9: B12 & folate
What are the major roles of vitam...,
What are the major roles of folate,
Which cells are affected by b12 f...
23  cards
white blood cells: leucocytosis
0  cards
haemostasis 1: haemostasis
What is haemostasis,
What is the purpose of haemostasis,
How does a haemostatic plug form
40  cards
haemostasis 2: coagulation tests
0  cards
haemostasis 3: anticoagulants
0  cards
haemostasis 4: antiplatelet agents
0  cards
haemostasis 5: coagulopathy
What are some causes of minor ble...,
What are the elements of signific...,
Outline the process of haemostati...
31  cards
haemostasis 6: blood transfusion
What are the major blood groups,
What is the pattern of inheritanc...,
A b co dominant o recessive
20  cards

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