02 Histology of BLIS

Question 1

Clinical Correlates

• What is Anemia?

Answer 1

• A general condition marked by either
  
  1. Low RBC count
  2. Decreased hematocrit
  3. Reduction of hemoglobin

Question 2

Clinical Correlates

• What is Polycythemia?

Answer 2

• AKA erythrocytosis
  
  • an increase in RBC count can be caused by environmental factors: physiologic adaptation to increased O2 demand or a decrease in environmental pO2 (e.g. high altitude); physiological; or pathological.
  • Regardless of the cause, an elevated hematocrit increases blood viscosity and can strain the heart and impair circulation through the capillaries if it is severe.

Question 3

Clinical Correlates

• What do Neutrophil defects do to the health of patients?

Answer 3

• Neutrophil defects
  
  • Any of the many numerous defects in the neutrophil functions that negatively impact their function
    
    • Adherence to walls of venules
    • Absence of specific granules or azurophilic granules.
  • Individuals are prone to more frequent and more persistent bacterial infections.

Question 4

Clinical Correlates

• What is Eosinophilia?
  
  • What is it associated with?

Answer 4

• Eosinophilia
  
  • Increase in the number of circulating eosinophils
    
    • Typically occurs when associated with allergic reactions and certain parasitic infection, e.g. parasitic worms.

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