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WGU D115 PATHO UNIT 5 HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM (LATEST UPDATE 2023).pdf
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WGU D115 PATHO UNIT 5 HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM (LATEST UPDATE 2023)WGU D115 PATHO UNIT 5 HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM
(LATEST UPDATE 2023)
Processes of platelet activation - correct answers ✅Adhesion, activation,
aggregation
function of platelets - correct answers ✅blood clotting
Function of Erythrocytes (RBCs) - correct answers ✅Transport gases (O2
and CO2)
Transport electrolytes
Regulate diffusion across cell membrane
function of leukocytes (WBC) - correct answers ✅defense and immunity
Types of Leukocytes (WBCs) - correct answers ✅Granulocytes:
-Neutrophils
-Basophils
-Eosinophils
, WGU D115 PATHO UNIT 5 HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM (LATEST UPDATE 2023)
Agranulocytes:
-Monocytes
-Macrophages
-Lymphocytes
-Natural Killer Cells (NKCs)
Anemia - correct answers ✅Decrease in total number of erythrocytes in
circulation blood or quality or quantity of hemoglobin
Classifications of anemia - correct answers ✅microcytic, normocytic,
macrocytic
microcytic hypochromic anemia - correct answers ✅Disorders of
hemoglobin synthesis, iron deficiency
macrocytic anemia - correct answers ✅Abnormal maturation of
erythrocyte precursors on bone marrow, usually due to deficiency in B12
and/or folate which affects DNA synthesis
, WGU D115 PATHO UNIT 5 HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM (LATEST UPDATE 2023)
normocytic normochromic anemia - correct answers ✅Characterized by
red cells that are relatively normal in size and hemoglobin content but
insufficient in number, shape of RBC helps determine cause/type
anisocytosis - correct answers ✅presence of red blood cells of various sizes
poikilocytosis - correct answers ✅condition characterized by red blood
cells in a variety of shapes
Eryptosis - correct answers ✅premature death of damaged erythrocytes
intrinsic factor - correct answers ✅Protein transporter necessary for
absorption of vitamin B12
pernicious anemia (PA) - correct answers ✅Chronic, progressive anemia
found mostly in people older than age 50 resulting from a lack of sufficient
vitamin B12 needed for blood cell development. Usually related to lack of
intrinsic factor from gastric parietal cells required for absorption.
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