Exam 3 NURS611 / NURS 611 (Newest
Review Update) Actual
Study Guide / Advanced
Pathophysiology - Questions & Answers
/ Already Graded A+ - Maryville
University
Terms in this set (287)
_____________Quiz____________?
What 2 unique properties do RBC's have? -
Answer✓✓
1. Biconcave shape
2. Capacity to be reversibly deformed
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What does the flattened, biconcave shape of an RBC provide? -
Answer✓✓
A surface area/ volume ratio thats optimal for gas diffusion into and out fo the cell
_____________Quiz____________?
How does the RBCs reversible deformity allow for the erythrocyte? -
1
, Answer✓✓
To assume a more compact torpedo-like shape, squeeze through microcirculation, and return
to normal
_____________Quiz____________?
What is hemoglobin synthesis very dependent on? -
Answer✓✓
Nutritional intake
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Name two of the most important nutrients for hemoglobin synthesis? -
Answer✓✓
-Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
-Iron
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What are the values of iron for male and females? -
Answer✓✓
Male: 16
Female: 14
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What makes the iron cycle possible? -
2
, Answer✓✓
Transferin
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What is transferrin? -
Answer✓✓
Plasma Carrier
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Explain the process of the iron cycle: -
Answer✓✓
1. Tissue macrophages (mostly in spleen) break down ingested erythrocytes
2. Break down ingested erythrocytes
3. Return iron to the bloodstream directly or after storing it
_____________Quiz____________?
What are leukocytes and what two things do they do? -
Answer✓✓
- WBCs
1.Defends the body against microorganisms that cause infection
2. Remove debris (dead/injured cells)
_____________Quiz____________?
3
, What do leukocytes primarily act in? Where are they transported? -
Answer✓✓
The tissues but are transported in the circulation
_____________Quiz____________?
How many leukocytes does the average adult have? -
Answer✓✓
5-10k leukocytes/mm3 of blood
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What is the most numerous and best understood of the granulocytes? -
Answer✓✓
Neutrophils (PMN)
_____________Quiz____________?
What are immature neutrophils called? -
Answer✓✓
bands or stabs
_____________Quiz____________?
What are mature neutrophils called? -
Answer✓✓
segmented neutrophils b/c of the appearance of their nucleus
4
Review Update) Actual
Study Guide / Advanced
Pathophysiology - Questions & Answers
/ Already Graded A+ - Maryville
University
Terms in this set (287)
_____________Quiz____________?
What 2 unique properties do RBC's have? -
Answer✓✓
1. Biconcave shape
2. Capacity to be reversibly deformed
_____________Quiz____________?
What does the flattened, biconcave shape of an RBC provide? -
Answer✓✓
A surface area/ volume ratio thats optimal for gas diffusion into and out fo the cell
_____________Quiz____________?
How does the RBCs reversible deformity allow for the erythrocyte? -
1
, Answer✓✓
To assume a more compact torpedo-like shape, squeeze through microcirculation, and return
to normal
_____________Quiz____________?
What is hemoglobin synthesis very dependent on? -
Answer✓✓
Nutritional intake
_____________Quiz____________?
Name two of the most important nutrients for hemoglobin synthesis? -
Answer✓✓
-Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
-Iron
_____________Quiz____________?
What are the values of iron for male and females? -
Answer✓✓
Male: 16
Female: 14
_____________Quiz____________?
What makes the iron cycle possible? -
2
, Answer✓✓
Transferin
_____________Quiz____________?
What is transferrin? -
Answer✓✓
Plasma Carrier
_____________Quiz____________?
Explain the process of the iron cycle: -
Answer✓✓
1. Tissue macrophages (mostly in spleen) break down ingested erythrocytes
2. Break down ingested erythrocytes
3. Return iron to the bloodstream directly or after storing it
_____________Quiz____________?
What are leukocytes and what two things do they do? -
Answer✓✓
- WBCs
1.Defends the body against microorganisms that cause infection
2. Remove debris (dead/injured cells)
_____________Quiz____________?
3
, What do leukocytes primarily act in? Where are they transported? -
Answer✓✓
The tissues but are transported in the circulation
_____________Quiz____________?
How many leukocytes does the average adult have? -
Answer✓✓
5-10k leukocytes/mm3 of blood
_____________Quiz____________?
What is the most numerous and best understood of the granulocytes? -
Answer✓✓
Neutrophils (PMN)
_____________Quiz____________?
What are immature neutrophils called? -
Answer✓✓
bands or stabs
_____________Quiz____________?
What are mature neutrophils called? -
Answer✓✓
segmented neutrophils b/c of the appearance of their nucleus
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