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What is the primary function of RBCs?
What is the primary function of RBCs?
- To regulate acid-base balance
- To protect against infection and inflammation
- To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from body tissues (correct)
- To mediate coagulation
What is the term for a decreased number of RBCs in the blood?
What is the term for a decreased number of RBCs in the blood?
- Polycythemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Anemia (correct)
- Leukemia
What is the function of platelets in the blood?
What is the function of platelets in the blood?
- To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
- To interact with plasma and coagulation factors to control bleeding (correct)
- To protect against infection and inflammation
- To regulate acid-base balance
What is the term for a bleeding disorder characterized by defective haemostasis with abnormal bleeding?
What is the term for a bleeding disorder characterized by defective haemostasis with abnormal bleeding?
What is the term for a disorder characterized by a decrease in platelet count?
What is the term for a disorder characterized by a decrease in platelet count?
What is the term for a disorder characterized by an increase in platelet count?
What is the term for a disorder characterized by an increase in platelet count?
What is the term for a disorder characterized by abnormal platelet function?
What is the term for a disorder characterized by abnormal platelet function?
What are the causes of haemorrhagic diathesis broadly divided into?
What are the causes of haemorrhagic diathesis broadly divided into?
What is a common characteristic of acute ITP?
What is a common characteristic of acute ITP?
What is the typical duration of acute ITP?
What is the typical duration of acute ITP?
What is the characteristic of vascular bleeding disorders?
What is the characteristic of vascular bleeding disorders?
What is the normal platelet count in peripheral blood?
What is the normal platelet count in peripheral blood?
What is the minimum platelet count required for spontaneous haemorrhagic tendency to become clinically evident?
What is the minimum platelet count required for spontaneous haemorrhagic tendency to become clinically evident?
What is the effect of thrombocytosis on bleeding?
What is the effect of thrombocytosis on bleeding?
What is the term for bleeding disorders due to vascular abnormalities?
What is the term for bleeding disorders due to vascular abnormalities?
What is the primary location of bleeding in vascular bleeding disorders?
What is the primary location of bleeding in vascular bleeding disorders?
How many main groups of causes are there for thrombocytopenia?
How many main groups of causes are there for thrombocytopenia?
