AAMI Intro to Pathology Unit 6 Exam 2024.

AAMI Intro to Pathology Unit 6 Exam 2024. Penia - ANSWER this suffix denotes a decrease in the number of cells. Cytosis - ANSWER this suffix denoted an increase in the number of cells. Leukocytosis - ANSWER is an abnormal increase in the number of circulating white blood cells. Leukocytosis - ANSWER is a transient response to inflammation and/or infection. Leukocytosis - ANSWER is commonly seen with bacterial infections. Leucopenia - ANSWER this is the mirror image of Leukocytosis. Leucopenia - ANSWER is an abnormal decrease in the number of circulating white blood cells. Leucopenia - ANSWER is seen in tuberculosis, measles, mumps, and influenza. Anemia - ANSWER is a decrease in the number of red blood cells; a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin; or a combination of both of these. Anemia - ANSWER Causes of ____________ - a decrease in red blood cell production. - an increase in red blood cell destruction. - a loss of red blood cells (bleeding ulcers, malingancies, or excess menstrual bleeding) Anemia - ANSWER Symptoms of ____________ - Pallor (paleness) in the mucous membranes. - Fatigue and weakness due to decreased oxygen delivery to the tissues - Dyspnea (shortness of breath) - Tachycardia (increased heart rate) because of the inadequate amount of oxygen. Primary Anemia - ANSWER anemia due to red blood cell or associated problem. Secondary Anemia - ANSWER anemia as the result of another disease; such as persistent bleeding, leukemia, cancer Leukemia - ANSWER a group of malignant disease characterized by replacement of bone marrow with proliferating white blood cells.