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Structure and function of blood
Principle sites of haematopoiesis...,
Main sites of haematopoiesis in a...,
Two main cell lineages arising fr...
14  cards
Erythropoiesis
Lifespan of an rbc,
Site of production of an rbc,
What happens to haem when the spl...
19  cards
Microcytic anaemia
Definition of anaemia,
Two surrogate markers for red cel...,
In what situation would hb hct no...
13  cards
Macrocytic anaemia
Two types of macrocytic anaemia,
What is the underlying pathophysi...,
Causes of megaloblastic anaemia 2
16  cards
Thalassaemia
Major form of adult haemoglobin,
Main groups of haemoglobinopathies 2,
What pattern of anaemia do thalas...
29  cards
Iron
Typical plasma iron,
Two biggest stores of iron other ...,
Serum ferritin is an indirect mea...
12  cards
Haemolysis
Classification of haemolysis by site,
Test results indicative of haemol...,
Reasons why spleen may be enlarge...
23  cards
Transfusion
What needs to be done before tran...,
What causes acute haemolytic tran...,
Why does igm cause such a dramati...
8  cards
Haemopoiesis
Lifespan of a red cellsb neutroph...,
Nucleated precursor between neutr...,
Interface of bone and bone marrow
10  cards
Structure and function of lymph node and spleen
Lymph nodes and spleen are exampl...,
What causes chylous ascites,
Lymph enters the node via
21  cards
Leukaemia
Malignancy of lymphoid cells comm...,
Presentation of all 2,
Blood film in all
12  cards
Lymphadenopathy and lymphoma
Characteristics of lymphadenopath...,
Symptoms of hodgkins lymphoma 4,
Cells with mirror image nuclei fo...
14  cards
Myeloma
Definition of myeloma,
What does a monoclonal band on se...,
Commonest type of myeloma
26  cards
Pancytopenia
Definition of pancytopenia,
Two broad causes of cytopenia,
Rare autosomal recessive disease ...
17  cards
Myeloproliferative disorders
What is the main difference betwe...,
Over produtction of granulocytes ...,
When should an mpd be considered ...
27  cards
Haemostasis
How are platelets formed,
Distinguish between primary and s...,
Substance released from damaged e...
19  cards
Shock
What is the basic underlying path...,
Inadequate perfusion of tissues r...,
Immediate signs of tissue hypoper...
16  cards
Bleeding disorders
Three main possible reasons for f...,
What causes henoch schonlein purpura,
Features of hsp 4
17  cards
Venous thrombosis
Main difference between arterial ...,
What is virchows triad,
Two main types of venous thromboe...
9  cards
Arterial thrombosis
Outline the process of atheroscle...,
Risk factors for arterial thrombo...,
Chemicals secreted by platelets w...
9  cards
Anticoagulant drugs
Indications for anticoagulant dru...,
How does heparin work,
What are the two types of heparin...
17  cards
Exam 1- red blood cells
Where is epo secreted from and in...,
What is the role of 2 3 bpg,
What is the role of glutathione i...
54  cards
Exam 2- white blood cells
How is lymph returned to the circ...,
What does generalised lymphadenop...,
Functions of the spleen 2
40  cards
Exam 3- antiplatelets and anti-coagulants
What are the functions of von wil...,
Main factor complexes involved in...,
How is thrombin activated from pr...
42  cards
Passmedicine
High grade b cell neoplasm endemi...,
Epidemiological factors in burkit...,
Which areas are affected usually ...
5  cards

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