Altered Haematopoietic System

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What is hematology?

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Medical specialty pertaining to anatomy, physiology, pathology, symptomatology, and therapeutics related to the blood and blood-forming tissues.

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Define hematopoiesis.

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Complex process of formation and maturation of blood cells.

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What is hemostasis?

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The balance between clot formation and clot dissolution.

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What does oncology study?

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The study or science dealing with physical, chemical, and biologic properties and features of neoplasm.

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Where does hematopoiesis occur in children?

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In the bone marrow of all skeletal bones.

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Where does hematopoiesis occur in adults?

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In the pelvis, ribs, vertebrae, and sternum.

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What are the two types of bone marrow?

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Red marrow (cellular) and yellow marrow (fat).

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What is extramedullary hematopoiesis?

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When the spleen and liver replace the function of marrow destruction.

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What do myeloid stem cells produce?

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Red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets.

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What do lymphoid stem cells produce?

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T or B lymphocytes.