1
Q
What cells produce platelets?
A
Megakaryocytes
2
Q
What hormone stimulates RBC production? Where is it released from and when?
A
Epo (erythropoietin)
Released from the kidneys in response to hypoxia
3
Q
Where are RBCs that are not immediately required stored?
A
In the spleen
4
Q
What do platelets produce and release to stimulate clotting?
A
Thromboxane A2 and 5-HT
Revision Notes - Year 1
flashcards
Decks in class (41)
# Cards
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Diarrhoea - 10132
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The Immune System - 10226
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COPD - 10316
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Suicide/Self harm - 10410
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Pleurisy - 10521
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GORD and PUD - 10615
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Pyrexial Illness - 11817
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Shoulder trauma - 11910
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Pneumonia - 12016
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Growth Faltering - 12121
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Depression - 12332
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Biliary and Pancreatic Function - 12244
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Pregnancy - 11415
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Syncope - 11316
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Hypovolaemia - 10719
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The Normal Child - 10826
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Renal Colic and Haematuria - 10910
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Peripheral Neuropathy - 11014
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Adaptive Immunity - 12416
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Obestity - 11121
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Antibiotics27
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Practise EMQ108
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Vaccination2
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Endocrine - 12846
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Chronic Stable Angina - 12648
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Embryology58
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Wrist Injury - 11234
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Haemostasis - 14334
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Sudden Visual Disturbance - 13017
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Chronic Stable Angina - 12619
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Bone Pain and testicular lump - 13819
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Collapse - 14012
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Spinal cord compression - 12946
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Influenza - 13930
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Monoarthritis/Gout - 13750
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Type 2 diabetes - 14131
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Osteoarthritis - 12530
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Vaccination - 1244
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IBD - 14219
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Lung Cancer - 1459
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Aortic Stenosis - 14619
