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HEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEM TEST
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HEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEM TEST 2024-2025the hematopoietic system is related to what process - ANSWER formation and
development of various types of blood cells
what are the three types of blood cells - ANSWER erythrocytes (RBCs), leukocytes
(WBCs), thrombocytes (platelets)
lymphatic system is a subsytem of what - ANSWER circulatory system
the lymphatic system provides immunity through the production of what -
ANSWER lymphocytes and antibodies
the spleen produces what and stores what - ANSWER -produces lymphocytes and
plasma cells
-stores erythrocytes
where are the highest density of lymph nodes - ANSWER -neck
-mediastinum
-axillary
-pelvic
-inguinal
-retroperitoneal
the lymphatic system filters what - ANSWER particles/foreign materials
what is the main lymphatic duct and where does it drain - ANSWER thoracic duct,
drains into lt subclavian vein
what are the diseases associated with the lymphatic system - ANSWER -anaemia
-HIV/aids
-multiple myeloma
-leukemia
, -hodgkin's disease
-non-Hodgkin's disease
what is sickle cell anemia - ANSWER -hereditary disease
-RBCs become crescent shaped instead of disc shaped
-cause small blood clots
what is anemia - ANSWER decrease of hemoglobin in the blood
Anemia can be caused by - ANSWER -decrease in red blood cell production
-increase in red cell destruction
-loss of blood
what are signs and symptoms of anemia - ANSWER -fatigue
-dizziness
-headache
what is the most common causation factor for anemia - ANSWER iron deficiency
HIV stands for - ANSWER human immunodeficiency virus
AIDS stand for - ANSWER acquired immune deficiency syndrome
HIV does what to the body - ANSWER -compromises body's defense mechanisms
-opportunistic infections
what are the neoplasms associtae with aids - ANSWER -kaposi sarcoma
-non-hodgkin's lymphoma
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