EBK HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
EBK HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134704227
Author: Silverthorn
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 16, Problem 11RQ

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To determine: The definition and hematological significance of jaundice

Introduction: The liver cells, hepatocytes, assist in the intestinal digestion by producing and secreting about 700-1200 mL of bile juices per day. The bile secretion is alkaline, bitter in taste, and yellowish green colored fluid. It contains bile salts, bilirubin, electrolytes, cholesterol, and water. It is produced by hepatocytes and is secreted into the bile canaliculus.

b.

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To determine: The definition and hematological significance of anemia.

Introduction: Hematocrit and the packed red cell volume are used to calculate the red blood cell mass. Hematocrit is the measure of the volume percentage of the red blood cells; it is calculated as a product of mean cell volume and the number of red blood cells. The lesser value of hematocrit or packed red blood cell volume indicates anemia.

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To determine: The definition and hematological significance of transferrin.

Introduction: Platelets are the fragments of the megakaryocyte aid in blood clotting. It helps in blood clotting. Platelets are very crucial in the blood clotting, which is required to prevent bleeding and therefore, the patients with blood clotting issues are transferred more blood to replenish platelets and given specific drugs to increase platelet count

d.

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To determine: The definition and hematological significance of hemophilia.

Introduction: Haemoglobin is the protein that contains iron. It functions to transport oxygen, haemoglobin is a metalloprotein present in the red blood cells. It carries oxygen from the lungs or gills to the rest of the body.

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