Pernicious anemia is most common in older people. Which choice lists the correct relationships among the factors that cause this disorder?

Q: What is the normal human white blood cell count?

A: Blood is fluid connective tissue with plasma which is fluid matrix and it has no fibres. Red blood…

Q: What are Thalassemias? Explain how these affect the structure of hemoglobin and how it affects the…

A: Introduction :- Thalassemia is caused by abnormalities in the DNA of cells that produce haemoglobin,…

Q: Why are frequent blood donations hazardous for the donor?

A: When a person has got blood drawn voluntarily for transfusion purposes then the method is known as…

Q: In easy to understand words, explain Dietary factors affecting Red Blood Cell Production

A: Production of red blood cells (erythrocytes) is regulated by erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is a…

Q: What are the different types of anemias?Compare the causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and…

A: When the total number of red blood cells in the blood is decreased it causes a condition known as…

Q: What the defferance between normal amemia and megaloblastic anemia in diagnosis?

A: Hemoglobin the protein that transports oxygen in the blood. The condition where hemoglobin amount…

Q: Why is oral administration of vitamin B12 not effective as atreatment for pernicious anemia?

A: The human body can gain proper nutrition by digesting the food material properly. The nutritions are…

Q: ow does a positive ASO test for sickle-cell anemia ?

A: Red blood cell genetic abnormalities include sickle cell anaemia. Red blood cells in this disease…

Q: Along with platelet plug formation, which two mechanisms contribute to hemostasis?

A: Hemostasis can be defined as the process to prevent and stop bleeding or keeping blood within the…

Q: Why would a CT scan and Chest x-ray be ordered for a patient with sickle cell anemia?

A: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic disease that causes the Red blood cells in the blood to…

Q: Summarize the three primary causes of anemia?

A: Red blood cells (RBCs) also called erythrocytes are anucleate cells lacking granules in their…

Q: Which vitamins are necessary for red blood cell production?

A: Several B vitamins like B6,B9,B12 are necessary for red blood cell production.

Q: What is the significance of lower-than-normal or higherthan- normal hematocrit?

A: A low hematocrit means that the percentage of red blood cells is below the lower limits of normal…

Q: Why are malignant disorders of white blood cells commonly associated with bone marrow depression?

A: Impaired white blood cells lead to the reduced immunity of the body. The white blood cells or…

Q: What are the three basic categories of anemia?

A: Anemia is a clinical condition when there is a reduced number of red blood cells in the body. Due to…

Q: Do you think that a change in diet habits can improve serum vitamin B12 in case of pernicious…

A: Pernicious anemia is a disorder in which the body lacks enough vitamin B12 to create enough healthy…

Q: Hypochromic (iron-deficiency) anemia is common amongaging persons admitted to hospitals for other…

A: Symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia include being pale or having yellow "sallow" skin, which is…

Q: Compare and contrast the various causes of anemia.

A: Erythropoiesis is the process of the production of red blood cells. Red blood cells help to deliver…

Q: What is special about the Type O blood type?

A: Blood tissue is made up of different cells and liquid component like RBC, WBC, platelets and plasma.…

Q: All of the following are related to anemia EXCEPT? A. Thiamin B. Iron C. Vitamin B12 D. Folate

A: Anemia is a condition in which human body lacks blood.

Q: hat is the most likely cause of the patient’s anemia?

A: Anemia is a medical condition  where there is a lack of healthy red blood cells in order to carry…

Q: Define the terms: leukocytosis,leukopenia, polycythemia, anemia

A: The whole blood composed of 55% of plasma and 45% of formed elements. The whole of blood plasma is…

Q: A patient has anemia. List the minerals and vitamins that will assist in the formation of red blood…

A: Anemia is a condition characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells (erythrocytes).…

Q: Explain the difference between sickle-cell anemia and sickle-cell trait.

A: Sickle cell anemia is a disease that inherited from parents of a person. The body of person with…

Q: Describe the symptoms of sickle-cell anemia.

A: Sickle cell anemia is a disease that inherited from parents of a person. The body of person with…

Q: What is the difference between a differential white blood cell count and a total white blood cell…

A: White blood cells are also called leukocytes. All these white blood cells have a nucleus. They are…

Q: Which factors are associated with sickling of red blood cells in sickle cell disease? low pH high O,…

A: There are many factors that prompt red blood cells to become distorted and separate.  With sickle…

Q: What is the intrinsic factor and what is its relationship to vitamin B12? What happens if a person…

A: Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin present in animal food also can be added  as a dietary…

Q: In accordance to their classical RBC indices, what are the types of anemia in the following: -…

A: RBC indices and count are used to identify various types of anemia. If we suffer from some type of…

Q: why does aplastic anemia causes prolonged bleeding.

A: Nursing counselling and advise involves certain intervention which helps process focusing on the…

Q: Which white blood cell is the most abundant in the human body?

A: Answer: WHITE BLOOD CELLS : These are the cells present in body which are responsible for immune…

Q: Why is iron important to hemoglobin synthesis, and why is iron deficiency related to anemia?

A: Hemoglobin is the protein present in the red blood cells of the blood.

Q: Explain the difference between a differential white blood cell count and a total white blood cell…

A: The white blood cells are also known as leukocytes are the cells that are a major component of the…

Q: Why is it important to determine the blood types of the donor and the recipient in transfusions?

A: INTRODUCTION        The Blood group system is mainly important in humans . Blood types are…

Q: Which of the following blood types would agglutinate if donated to a person with blood type A+? A- O…

A: Option b) B-

Q: Describe the genetic and molecular basis of sickle-cell anemia.

A: Sickle-cell anemia is the group of disorders in which hemoglobin is affected that is present in the…

Q: Is the patient anemic at this time and, if so, is the anemia normocytic, microcytic, or macrocytic?…

A: In this question asked about anemia .  Detailed solution in step 2.

Q: Why do children with thalassemia major develop cardiovascular complications?

A: Blood is a liquid connective tissue with formed elements.

Q: Explain what is megaloblastic anemia? and what is the diffrence between it and the normal anemia and…

A: Megaloblastic anemia:This one type of anemia,a blood disorder in which the number proof red blood…

Q: How does leukaemia cause a low white blood cell count?

A: The number of white blood cells in the blood is determined on the basis of white blood cells. The…

Q: If the hemoglobin content of blood is below normal, will the hematocrit ratio always be below normal…

A: The human blood consists of various different components. They are as follows: 1. RBC 2.WBC.…

Q: In easy to understand words, explain Dietary factors affecting Red Blood Cell destruction

A: Haemolysis is the destruction of red blood cells.  Haemolysis is the condition in which red blood…

Q: Explain why individuals with pernicious anemia have a lowhemoglobin level.

A: Anemia: A disease condition that arises because of a deficiency of healthy red blood cells. This…

Q: Why might you expect to find some Hb F in adults who are afflicted with sickle-cell anemia?

A: In humans, the principal oxygen carrier protein in the fetus is known as fetal hemoglobin.…

Hematology

Hematology is the branch of biology. Hematology is the medical field that deals with the treatment of blood disorders and cancers, such as hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia. Hematologists and hematopathologists are medical professionals who specialize in illnesses of the blood and its components.