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What is it called when there is is an increase in leukocyte count?
leukocytosis
What is it called when the leukocyte count is lower than normal?
leukopenia
How is Mono transmitted?
Transmission of mononucleosis is usually through saliva from close personal contact. The virus also may be secreted in other mucosal secretions of the genital, rectal, and respiratory tract, as well as blood.
The right side of the heart pumps blood where?
through the lungs
Which part of the heart receives blood from the systemic circulation?
Right atrium
What percent of blood loss can result in death?
40-49%
How is hereditary hemochromatosis treated?
Phlebotomy
What is the treatment for leukemias?
chemotherapy
Where does the left side pump blood?
What is the period of relaxation called?
diastole
What is manifested by an increased number of erythrocytes?
Polycythemia vera
What is the difference in hereditary hemochromatosis and polycythemia vera?
HH is abnormal iron absorption in the body and PV is an excess production of erythrocytes
In Hodgkin Lymphoma, what are the abnormal cells called?
Reed-Sternberg Cells
What is the pericardium?
the membranous sac that surrounds the heart.
What is the period of ventricular contraction called?
systole
In patients with polycythemia vera, what is the biggest contribution to their symptoms?
blood viscosity
What causes eosinophilia?
Allergic disorders associated with asthma, hay fever, parasitic infections and drug reactions often cause this
enlarged, painless lymph node in the neck, fever, drenching night sweats, itchy skin are symptoms of what?
Hodgkin lymphoma
What does the pericardium do?
prevent displacement, protect against infection and inflammation, cause reflex changes in blood pressure and heart rate.
What conducts action potentials down the atrioventricular septum?
What is the treatment for polycythemia vera?
Donate blood (phlebotomy)
What is a common cause of infectious mononucleosis?
Epstein Barr virus.
Which vitamin helps clotting?
Vitamin K
Which part of the heart creates the greatest amount of pressure?
The left ventricle
What is considered the pacemaker of the heart?
SA node