Chapter 28: Alterations of
Erythrocyte Function; Chapter
Summary Review
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1. Anemia is defined as a
reduction in the number
or volume of circulating
erythrocytes or a
decrease in hemoglobin
level. Polycythemias are
excessive levels of
erythrocytes or volume.
, 1. Polycythemia vera is a
myeloproliferative
disorder characterized
by excessive
proliferation of
erythrocyte precursors
in the bone marrow.
Signs and symptoms
result directly from
increased blood volume
and viscosity and a
predisposition to
thrombosis.
2. Anemias can be
classified according to
erythrocyte size or
concentration of
hemoglobin, or their
cause.
Erythrocyte Function; Chapter
Summary Review
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Terms in this set (22)
1. Anemia is defined as a
reduction in the number
or volume of circulating
erythrocytes or a
decrease in hemoglobin
level. Polycythemias are
excessive levels of
erythrocytes or volume.
, 1. Polycythemia vera is a
myeloproliferative
disorder characterized
by excessive
proliferation of
erythrocyte precursors
in the bone marrow.
Signs and symptoms
result directly from
increased blood volume
and viscosity and a
predisposition to
thrombosis.
2. Anemias can be
classified according to
erythrocyte size or
concentration of
hemoglobin, or their
cause.
