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Blood Disorders
Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Anemia? | diminished capacity to Transport O2 via Erythrocytes |
| What are the types of Anemia? | 1. Hemorrhagic; 2. Iron Deficiency; 3. Pernicious; 4. Aplastic; 5. Sickle Cell |
| Who is susceptible to getting Hemorrhagic Anemia? | mostly Women during their Monthly Cycle, but anyone can bleed/get it |
| What is Pernicious Anemia? | Dietary Shortage of Vitamin B-12 - person cannot absorb |
| Who is susceptible to getting Aplastic Anemia? | those undergoing Chemotherapy --> injured bone marrow |
| What is Sickle Cell Anemia? | Sickle shaped RBC plug up Capillaries |
| What is Polycythemia? | excessive, immature Erythrocytes |
| What is Leukemia? | excessive Immature or Old Leukocytes --> Cancer of Lymph Tissue or Bone Marrow |
| What causes Leukemia? | excessive Immature or Old Leukocytes |
| What is Hemophilia? | Bleeding Disorder from inadequate levels of Chemical Clotting factors |