Factors Affecting RBC and WBC Production
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What stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow?

  • Vitamin B12
  • Erythropoietin (EPO) (correct)
  • Iron deficiency
  • Low oxygen levels

    • What is essential for hemoglobin synthesis and can lead to decreased RBC production if deficient?

  • Vitamin B12
  • Folate
  • Iron Availability (correct)
  • Bone Marrow Health

    • What is crucial for DNA synthesis during RBC maturation and can result in impaired RBC production if deficient?

  • Oxygen Levels
  • Erythropoietin (EPO)
  • Colony-Stimulating Factors (CSFs)
  • Vitamin B12 and Folate (correct)

    • What stimulates the release of EPO, promoting erythropoiesis in response to low oxygen levels?

    <p>Hypoxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is critical for the production of red blood cells?

    <p>Bone Marrow Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stimulates the production of white blood cells?

    <p>Colony-Stimulating Factors (CSFs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to leukocytosis?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of thrombocytopenia?

    <p>Low platelet count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may result in increased blood viscosity?

    <p>Polycythemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can influence the production and release of white blood cells from the bone marrow?

    <p>Corticosteroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for hematocrit typically expressed as?

    <p>% of blood that is cellular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may lead to decreased WBC production?

    <p>Chronic hypoxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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