Test 1 - Module 3

Question 1

What do we look at in cell morphology?

Answer 1

• Size
• Shape
• Color

Question 2

Anisocytosis

Answer 2

Regeration (IMHA, parasites, blood loss)

Question 3

Microcytic

Answer 3

Non-Regenerative (iron deficiencies)

Question 4

Macrocytic

Answer 4

Regeneration (IMHA, parasites, blood loss)

Question 5

Polychromasia

Answer 5

Regeneration

Question 6

Hypochromasia

Answer 6

Non-regenerative anemia, iron deficiency, kidney disease, hasn’t had a chance to become regenerative

Question 7

Heinz Bodies

Answer 7

Oxidative Injury (Cats - Tylenol, Propofol; Dogs - Onions)

Question 8

Spherocytes

Answer 8

IMHA, very severe anemia (not present in moderate anemia, only severe)

Question 9

Acanthocytes

Answer 9

Liver disease, DIC, hemangiosarcoma

Question 10

Ecchinocytes

Answer 10

Snake bites, renal disease

Question 11

Crenation

Answer 11

Human caused

Question 12

Schistocytes

Answer 12

DIC, hemangiosarcoma (if true, will always see w/ acanthocytes)

Question 13

What are the 4 signs of regeneration?

Answer 13

• Anisocytosis
• Polychromasia
• Howell-Jolly Bodies
• NRBCs