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Red blood cells make up almost 45% of the blood volume.
Red blood cells make up almost 45% of the blood volume.
True (A)
All red blood cells have a nucleus.
All red blood cells have a nucleus.
False (B)
Erythrocyte count is measured as the number of erythrocytes per milliliter of blood.
Erythrocyte count is measured as the number of erythrocytes per milliliter of blood.
False (B)
Anemia is characterized by an increased RBC count.
Anemia is characterized by an increased RBC count.
Physiological polycythemia can occur at high altitudes.
Physiological polycythemia can occur at high altitudes.
Gentamicin and methyldopa are drugs that can decrease the number of red blood cells.
Gentamicin and methyldopa are drugs that can decrease the number of red blood cells.
Males generally have a higher RBC count compared to females due to androgen and muscle mass.
Males generally have a higher RBC count compared to females due to androgen and muscle mass.
Smokers typically have lower RBC counts than non-smokers.
Smokers typically have lower RBC counts than non-smokers.
Polycythemia Vera is caused by hypoxia.
Polycythemia Vera is caused by hypoxia.
Hydration is not an important factor in managing patients with high red blood cell counts.
Hydration is not an important factor in managing patients with high red blood cell counts.
Secondary polycythemia may occur as a response to chronic lung disease.
Secondary polycythemia may occur as a response to chronic lung disease.
Anemia refers to a decrease in the number of red blood cells, hemoglobin content, or both.
Anemia refers to a decrease in the number of red blood cells, hemoglobin content, or both.
A normal reticulocyte count in men should be between 0.5% - 2.5%.
A normal reticulocyte count in men should be between 0.5% - 2.5%.
Chemotherapy can lead to bone marrow suppression, resulting in lower RBC counts.
Chemotherapy can lead to bone marrow suppression, resulting in lower RBC counts.
A high reticulocyte count indicates the bone marrow is not responding to the need for increased red blood cell production.
A high reticulocyte count indicates the bone marrow is not responding to the need for increased red blood cell production.
Acute hemorrhage is one of the causes of lower than normal RBC counts.
Acute hemorrhage is one of the causes of lower than normal RBC counts.
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Erythrocyte count
Erythrocyte count
The number of red blood cells (erythrocytes) per microliter (µL) of blood.
Normal RBC count (Male)
Normal RBC count (Male)
4.2-5.4 x 10^12 cells/µL of blood
Normal RBC count (Female)
Normal RBC count (Female)
3.6-5.0 x 10^12 cells/µL of blood
Anemia
Anemia
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Polycythemia
Polycythemia
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RBC diluting fluid
RBC diluting fluid
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Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin
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RBC lifespan
RBC lifespan
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Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia Vera
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Secondary Polycythemia
Secondary Polycythemia
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Anemia
Anemia
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Reticulocyte Count
Reticulocyte Count
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High Reticulocyte Count
High Reticulocyte Count
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Low Reticulocyte Count
Low Reticulocyte Count
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Causes of Low RBC
Causes of Low RBC
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Treatment for Polycythemia Vera
Treatment for Polycythemia Vera
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