Hematologic System
Blood and blood-forming organs are also called the?
Hematologic System
What disease is caused by the decrease in oxygen carrying ability of RBC'S?
Anemia
What neoplasm causes abnormal production of immature leukocytes?
Leukemia
What is thrombocytopenia?
Decrease in platelets
What percentage of blood is plasma?
55%
Which of the following is the major blood cell-producing organ in the body?
Bone marrow
What type of anemia is primarily found in African Americans?
Sickle Cell Anemia
What is the average age affected by Hodgkins Lymphoma?
35 years
What is ecchymoses?
Large bruises
How long do red blood cells live in the body?
120 days
How much blood does the average adult have in their body?
5-6 liters
What can we eat to help with folic acid deficiency anemia?
Green and yellow vegetables
What is the best way to treat leukemia?
Aggressive chemotherapy
What is epistaxis?
Nosebleeds
What type of blood disorders primarily affects people of Mediterranean descent?
Thalassemia
What are the 2 major functions of blood?
Transporting nutrients and aiding in the removal of waste
List 3 symptoms of anemia
Parlor, fatigues, shortness of breath, tachycardia, irritability, headache, syncope
What type of cells does Multiple Myeloma attack?
B lymphocytes
What disorder is passed down to male children from asymptomatic mothers?
Hemophilia
What type of test do we use to determine platelet disorders?
Bleeding time
Which organs filter worn RBCs out of circulation and are responsible for breaking down the RBCs and saving the iron component for reuse in developing new RBCs?
Spleen and Liver
How do we treat polycythemia?
Donating blood
What type of cell does Non-Hodgkins lymphoma lack?
Reed-Sternberg cell
What disorder is usually caused by a major trauma?
DIC
What medical test measures the percentage of red blood cells in the total volume of blood?
Hematocrit