Hematology Flashcards
1
Q
Define hematology
A
the study of blood
2
Q
Define hematopoiesis
A
the formation of blood
3
Q
Define hemostasis
A
the stopping of blood
4
Q
Define erythrocytes
A
red blood cells
5
Q
Define leukocytes
A
white blood cells
6
Q
Define megakaryocytes
A
large nucleus cells
7
Q
Define thrombocytopenia
A
blood clot cell deficiency
8
Q
Define thrombocytosis
A
blood clot cell condition
9
Q
Define leukopenia
A
white blood cell deficiency
10
Q
Define leukocytosis
A
white blood cell condition
11
Q
Define polycythemia
A
multiple pulmonary blood cells
12
Q
Define anemia
A
lacking blood
13
Q
What organs produce white blood cells
A
bone/bone marrow
lymph tissue
14
Q
What organs produce red blood cells
A
liver
15
Q
What is the role of erythrocytes
A
they’re red blood cells and are responsible for oxygen delivery
