Erythropoietin epo - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NU606 Exam 1 Questions with All Correct Answers What are the manifestations of polycythemia? - Answer- -Splenomegaly -Depletion of iron -Disrupted cardiac output -Decreased cerebral blood flow -Venous stasis -Thromboembolism and hemorrhage Describe hemolytic disease of the newborn - Answer- --Type II --1) Mother develops anti-Rh IgG after exposure to a fetus with a different Rh --2) Upon re-exposure to Rh (ie second child) antibodies cross and destroy --3) *Complement lysis or Ig...

Plasma 55% of blood, containing: Water, Ions, Organic molecules, Amino acids, Proteins: Albumins Globulins Fibrinogen, Glucose, Lipids, Nitrogenous waste, Trace elements and vitamins, Gases: CO2 O2 Dissolved gases CO2 (10% of total CO2 in blood) Large plasma proteins Albumins, globulins, fibrinogen Small/soluble blood components antibodies and antigens RBC's (erythrocytes) Most dense Short Lifespan: avg. 4 months, or 120 days Comes from stem cells in bone marrow Formation is triggered by EP...

patho 370 - week 2 questions and answers graded A+ What is type I hypersensitivity and antigen form? IgE and soluble antigen What is type II hypersensitivity? IgG OR IgM and cell-bound antigen What is type III hypersensitivity? IgG AND IgM and soluble antigen What is type IV hypersensitvity? T Cells and soluble or cell-bound antigen What is type I hypersensitivity mechanism of activation? -Allergen-specific IgE antibodies bind to mast cells via their Fc receptor...

aphy 102 exam 4 with correct answers 1) normal blood volume female vs male 5-6 male 4-5 female 2) main components of blood percentages 45% red blood cells by volume. This percent is called HCT or packed cells. less than 1% white blood cells and platelets (buffy coat) 55% is clear straw-color plasma. Which includes water, amino acids, proteins, carbs lipids, vitamins, hormones, electrolytes, and cellular waste 3) What hormone play an important role in the production of RBC er...

Dialysis Tech - Final Exam Review (Final Exam Review - PSC Spring 2024 Class) Questions & Answers Rated to Score A+ Anticoagulation Prevents clotting of RBC's; heparin is an anticoagulant medication. Hepatitis Inflammation of the liver, often caused by viral infection but can be caused by toxic agents or medications. Dyspnea Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing. Orthostatic Hypotension Sudden decrease in BP when person changes position. Often occurs when pt stands up after dialys...

BIO202 Exam 2 (from chapter 17) Questions And Answers 100% Guaranteed Pass! A+ Grade Which of the following is NOT regulated by blood? - fluid volume - pH level - nutrient level - body temperature - ANS-nutrient levels which of the following plasma proteins is improperly matched with its function? - alpha globulin: transport of metal ions and fat-soluble vitamins. - fibrinogen: clotting. - gamma globulins: lipid transport. - albumin: osmotic pressure. - ANS-gamma globulins: lipid transpor...

BIO 139 Final Exam Questions With Answers Latest 2024/2025 (100% Correct) What are the three functions of RBC? - ANSWER Transportation, Regulation, and Protection What do RBCs Transport? - ANSWER Gases (Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide) Nutrients/Waste Hormone What do RBCs Regulate? - ANSWER Body Temp Body pH Fluid Balance What do RBCs Protect against? - ANSWER Bleeding/Trauma Infection/Invasion Describe separated blood - ANSWER Hematocrit - ANSWER the ratio of the volume of red blood cells ...

BIO 202 Arizona State University -BIO-202 Final Exam fully solved rated A+What sits higher? The left or right kidney? Why? - correct answer Left Kidney, because of the position of the right lobe of the liver What are the four organs of the excretory system? - correct answer Skin- release waste through glands Lungs- release waste through respiration Large Intestine- release waste through digestion Urinary System- release waste through urination What are the four major structures of the ...

acanthocyte correct answer: "thorn cells"/spur cells - small spherical cells with thornlike projections - have no central pallor; have membranes with free cholesterol accumulating preferentially in outer bilayer, leading to decreased fluidity anemia correct answer: insufficient number of RBCs, characterized by inadequate tissue oxygenation ankyrin correct answer: large protein serving as high-affinity binding site for attachment of spectrin to inner membrane surface - binds to spec...

NR507- Midterm Advanced Patho- Cardiac, Pulmonary, Hematology, Renal 100% Pass Hematopoiesis blood cell formation Fetus- liver and spleen Adult- bone marrow Anemia A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume. Erythropoiesis formation of red blood cells In kidney in response to hypoxia macrocytic normochromic anemia Large RBC's, normal hemoglobin Folic acid or Vitamin B12 deficiency microcytic hypochromic anemia small, abnormally shaped e...