elevated number of WBC's swelling, infection,
hurt= infection, no hurt = cancer - ANS-Leukocytosis
decreased number of WBC's - ANS-Leukopenia, Leckocytopenia
condition in which the body has insufficient # of blood components to maintain normal body
function
Blood components may be present in adequate levels, but lack essential components
this prevents these blood elements from carrying out their functions
a reduction in the mass of circulating RBC,s
literal meaning would be "no blood" - ANS-Anemia
red blood cells
white blood cells
platelets - ANS-Blood elements
transport oxygen and nutrients to cells of the body
normal lifespan 120 days go to spleen to die - ANS-Red blood cells
Erythrocyte - ANS-RBC
fights agents of infection and foreign matter - ANS-White blood cells ( LEUKOCYTE)
responsible for blood clotting - ANS-Platelets (Thromobcytes)
Pallor, lightheadedness
Dyspnea, headache
Fatigue, weakness - ANS-symptoms of anemia
pale skin, mucous membranes, or nail beds, and fissures at the corner of the mouth -
ANS-Chronically anemic symptoms
primary anemia
secondary anemia - ANS-two main categories anemia
anemia which is the CAUSE of other diseases
blood circulatory disorders;poor circulation as a result of sicle cell anemia - ANS-primary anemia
hemolytic anemia
insufficient hemoglobin anemia
reduced blood element anemia - ANS-3 categories of anemia
caused by rupturing RBC's (massive destruction)
hemoglobin is released into plasma
hemoglobin breaks down,releasing billrubin causing jaundice - ANS-hemolytic anemia
hereditary, chronic disease , born with
hemolytic anemia
crescent or sickle shaped RBC's, fail to mature 10 to 20 days
defect in hemoglobin molecule - ANS-sickle cell anemia
spherical-shaped RBC's, very fragile ( ball shaped)
bursts prematurely, results in jaundice, massive destruction
hyperactive RBC production
compensates for RBC destruction - ANS-spheroidal anemia ( spherocytic)
the number of RBC's is normal
iron is carried on hemoglobin molecules
iron enables hemoglobin to carry oxygen
not enough oxygen - ANS-insufficient hemoglobin anemias
the iron-containing pigment of RBC's that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues -
ANS-hemoglobin
normal number of RBC's
reduced amount of hemoglobin
RBC's are lighter in color due to decreased oxygen
caused by iron deficiency, blood loss due to ulcer,malignancy, pregnancy - ANS-hyperchromic
anemia
caused by inadequate iron intake
chronic blood loss
most common chronic disease - ANS-iron deficiency anemia
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