Term
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Definition
-Impaired RBC production
-Blood loss
-Increased RBC destruction
-Combination of the above |
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Term
| How is anemia classified? |
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Definition
Based on morphology:
-cell size
-hemoglobin content |
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Term
| Main types of morphological classification of anemia |
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Definition
Macrocytic-normochromic
Microcytic-hypochromic
Normocytic-normochromic |
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Term
| What is macrocytic-normochromic anemia and examples. |
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Definition
Large RBC with normal hemoglobin content
-Pernicious (Vitamin B12)
-Folate Deficiency (Vitamin B9) |
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Term
| Folate deficiency Anemia causes |
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Definition
-occurs due to improper diet
-folate needed for RBC prod. and maturation
-folate needed for RBC synthesis |
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Term
| What is microcytic-hypochromic anemia and examples. |
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Definition
small abnormally shaped cells, with low hemoglobin content.
-Iron deficiency
-Sideroblastic
-Thalassemia |
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