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Platelets (thrombocytes)
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have no nuclues, cannot replicate, last approx 8-9 days in circulation before they are removed by the phagocytic cells of the spleen
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Another name for neutrophil
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polymorphonuclear leukocytes
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hemostasis
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balance
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steps of hemostasis
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1) vessel spasm
2) formation of platelet plug 3) blood coagulation or fibrin clot 4) clot retraction 5) clot dissolution |
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What type of ABO antibodies a person would have with the following blood types: A, AB, B, and O
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A - B
AB - None B - A O - AB |
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causes of jaundice
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production of bilirubin exceeds metabolism and excretion and bilirubin accumulates in blood
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anemia
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abnormally low number of circulating RBC or level of hemoglobin resulting in diminished oxygen carrying cappacity
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iron deficiency
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fatigability, papitations, dyspnea, angina, tachycardia, brittle hair and nails, smooth tongue, sores in corner of mouth eating bizarre things like dirt and ice
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Hypoxia
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fatigue, weakness, dyspnea, angina, headache, faitness, dim vision, pallor in skin, mucous membrane, conjunctiva, and nail beds
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common causes of anemia
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excessive loss of destruction of RBC ot from deficient RBC productions because of lack of nutriential elements or bone marrow failure
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