Intro to Hematology Flashcards

1
Q

What are blood forming tissues?

A

Bone marrow, liver, spleen

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2
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What types of blood cells are in blood?

A

Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets

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3
Q

Counting numbers of cells.

A

Quantification

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4
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Evaluating cell shape, size, contents and features.

A

Qualitative evaluations

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5
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Studying clot formation and clot dissolution.

A

Hemostatic properties

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6
Q

Purpose of hematology?

A

To gain information about a patients well being.

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7
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Examples of blood conditions.

A

Anemia, leukemia, neoplasia, bleeding disorders.

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8
Q

What color top tube is used for Von Willebrands disease?

A

Blue top!!!

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9
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90% water and 10% proteins

A

Plasma

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10
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Most numerous blood cell type. 250 found in one drop.

A

Red blood cells

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11
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What is the main function of red blood cells?

A

To transport oxygen through the body

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12
Q

Red blood has hemoglobin making it what type of blood?

A

Oxygenated

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13
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Function of white blood cells?

A

Immunity.

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14
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Types of granulocytes.

A

Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils

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15
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Types of agranulocytes.

A

Lymphocytes, monocytes

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16
Q

White blood cells transport through the circulatory system to where, where they perform function?

A

Tissues

17
Q

What do platelets do?

A

Clot

18
Q

Thrombocytes

A

Platelets

19
Q

Lifespan of a red blood cell

A

120 days

20
Q

Lifespan of a platelet?

A

10 days

21
Q

These are produced and released through bone marrow.

A

Platelets

22
Q

Formation and development of blood cells.

A

Hematopoiesis

23
Q

Where does hematopoiesis take place in a fetus?

A

Liver

24
Q

Where does hematopoiesis take place in adults?

A

Bone marrow

25
Q

All types of blood cells arise initially from a single type of cell called….

A

A stem cell

26
Q

These are the reason bone marrow transplants are successful.

A

Stem cell

27
Q

Too few red blood cells.

A

Anemia

28
Q

Too many leukocytes are produced.

A

Leukocytosis

29
Q

Too few platelets.

A

Thrombocytopenia

30
Q

Symptoms of Von Willebrands disease?

A

Increased bleeding,