Term
| Which is the distinctive feature of anemia? |
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Definition
| Functional inability to supply the tissue with adequate oxygen |
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Term
| What is meant by poikilocytosis? |
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Definition
| Variation in shape of erythrocytes |
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Term
| Where does hematopoiesis take place in the first two months of fetal life? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is meant by anisocytosis? |
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Definition
| Variation in size of erythrocytes |
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Term
| What assessment should be included in the clinical diagnosis of anemia? |
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Definition
| Patient history, Physical exam, Hematologic lab findings |
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Term
| What areas of red blood cell (RBC) metabolism are crucial for normal erythrocyte survival? |
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Definition
| Hemoglobin structure and function, RBC membrane, Cellular energetics |
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Term
| What is the average weight of the bone marrow in an adult? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where does development of hematopoietic cells take place in the bone marrow? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the dynamic process of blood cell production termed? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the clinical chemical composition of the RBC membrane? |
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Definition
| 40% lipid, 52% protein, 8% carbohydrate |
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