05#red blood cells Flashcards
1
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anemia?
A
reduction in circulating RBC
2
Q
SIGN\SYMPTOM OF ANEMIA?
A
PALE CONJUCTIVA AND SKIN
weakness ,fatigue ,headache , lightheadedness.
angina especially in pre-existing coronary heart disease
3
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Classification of anemia?
A
microcytic = mean corpuscular volume is less than 80 fl.
macrocytic= MCV more than 80
normocytic=MCV 80-100
4
Q
Microcytic anemia?
A
occurs when there is an extra division of erythroblasts occurs.
5
Q
which anemia occur in microcytic anemia?
A
1-iron deficiency anemia
2-anemia of chronic disease
3-sideroblastic anemia
4-thalasemia
6
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iron deficiency anemia?
A
due to low iron intake or blood loss.
