Case 7 Flashcards
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what does blood regulate
body temp
pH
solutes
restricts osmosis into tissues
how long do erythrocytes survive in the circulation
120 days
what are erythrocytes broken down by
the liver and spleen
what is formation of erythrocytes controlled by
erythropoietin
where is erythropoietin produced by
kidneys in response to low oxygen levels
what does each molecule of haem contain
an iron atom
how many molecules of oxygen does haem bind
one
what does haemoglobin consist of
four peptide chains or globins and four haem molecules. it is a balance of alpha and beta chains
what does proliferation of RBC precursors require
DNA synthesis
protein synthesis
what two B-complex vitamins play a critical role
- folate 950-1000ug/day (required for synthesis pf purines and pryimidines)
- vitamin B12 - required for snyhrisis of some amino acids
anaemia value for men
<13.5 g/dl
anaemia value for women
<11.5 g/dl
symptoms of anaemia
anaemia based on what causes:
- failure of production
- defective red cells
- loss/destruction of red cells
anaemia based on red cell size
- microcytic
- normocytic
- macrocytic
acute blood loss
dilution to maintain circulation volume
chronic blood loss
peptic ulcers, menorrhagia, piles, worms etc
what deficiencies cause anaemia
iron vitamin 12 folate protein vitamin C
approach to the investigation of anaemia
levels of high red cells and increased production
polycythemia
what is saline solution in giving blood
SAGM which stands for saline-adenine-glucose-mannitol.
how much plasma does standard red cell component contain
20mls
What is large MCV a sign of
dtysfunctioning bone marrow
signs of polycythemia
red/bluish skin
complex
twin to twin transfusion