Exam 7: Diseases of the Blood

In physical examinations, the major sign of anemia is pallor.

Eosinophilia-Myalgia syndrome has been related to ingestion of the dietary supplement L-tryptophan.

_____ is an inherited blood disorder in which there is deficient synthesis of one or more protein chains.

A common cause of _____ is cancer chemotherapy or radiation treatment.

In sickle cell disease, tissue death caused by _____ causes great pain and may lead to organ failure.

Hemoglobin is composed of a protein called _____ and an iron-containing molecule.

T.J.is a 14-year-old female who just immigrated to the United States from Guatemala.T.J.is emaciated, pale, and complains of shortness of breath.T.J.'s nutritional status is poor, as her diet had consisted primarily of rice and corn.Microscopic examination of T.J.'s blood indicated that she is severely anemic. What type of anemia would T.J.most likely have? What is the best treatment for this anemia?

The symptoms of anemia are due to tissue hypoxia.

_____ blood analysis provides qualitative information such as size, shape, and ratio of one cell type to another.

_____ can usually be corrected by treating the underlying cause.

Patients with anemia of renal disease usually have normal serum iron.

In some cases of anemia of chronic disease, therapy with the hormone _____ may be used.

An abnormally small number of circulating _____ is the condition of thrombocytopenia.

Patients with sickle cell disease suffer from hemolytic anemia.

Hemophilia A is an X-linked _____.

Several components are essential for _____, or the arrest of bleeding.

_____ is a reduction of circulating neutrophils, which increases the risk for certain infections.

A blood clot, or _____, prevents blood loss from damaged tissues, blood vessels, or organs.

Disorders of _____ are commonly known as bleeding disorders.

In relative polycythemia, the increase in red blood cell mass is due to a loss of plasma volume.