Patho exam 2 chamberlain university Exam Questions And Answers!!
dyscrasia - abnormal or pathologic condition of the blood Anemia - A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume. Role of erythropoietin - -signaling by the erythropoietin receptor (EpoR) stimulates cell proliferation and differentiation in the erythroblast lineage steps of hemostasis - vasoconstriction - decreases blood flow platelet plug- plugs the hole coagulation- covers the hole low RBC = - anemia General Manifestations of anemia - weakness, fatigue, pallor, syncope, dyspnea, tachycardia, stomatitis (inflammation of gi tract) complications: heart failure & chest pain Why does low iron reduce oxygen transport? - low iron reduces the amount of oxygen iron deficiency anemia causes - -inadequate dietary intake -malabsorption -chronic blood loss -severe liver disease (storage of iron)iron deficiency anemia manifestations - brittle hair, spoon-shaped concaved ridged nails, stomatitis, glossitis (inflammation of tongue)
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