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Physiology
Undergraduate 3
03/11/2014

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