Hematology Flashcard

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Primary function of red blood cells?

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Transport oxygen

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Component of blood that makes up ~55% of total volume

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Plasma

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Normal WBC count range

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4,500 - 11,000/mm3

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Role of erythropoietin?

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Stimulates red blood cell production

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Anemia with small, pale red blood cells.

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Microcytic anemia

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Most common type of anemia?

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Iron deficiency anemia

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Primary cause of aplastic anemia?

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Bone marrow failure

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Universal donor blood type?

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O negative

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Primary treatment for hemophilia

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Factor replacement therapy

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Main characteristic of sickle cell disease

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Rigid, sickle-shaped red blood cells