Red Blood Cell Production and Disorders
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How does hydroxyurea function as a treatment for sickle cell disease?

  • It decreases hemoglobin levels
  • It reduces white blood cell count
  • It stimulates clotting factors
  • It promotes fetal hemoglobin production (correct)

    • What is a common complication of sickle cell disease?

  • Leukemia
  • Avascular necrosis (correct)
  • Hypotension
  • Hypertension

    • What genetic mutation is responsible for thalassemia?

  • Deletion of chromosome 21
  • Mutation on either alpha or beta chain (correct)
  • Mutation on the gamma chain
  • Mutation on the delta chain

    • What initiates the process of hemostasis?

    <p>Exposure of blood to a damaged endothelial surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Virchow’s Triad related to?

    <p>The risk factors for thrombus formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes von Willebrand Disease?

    <p>Autosomal dominant mutation on chromosome 12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes bleeding in Hemophilia A?

    <p>Deficiency in Factor 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by the formation of unwanted clots?

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

    What is the lifespan of red blood cells (RBCs)?

    <p>120 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is essential for DNA synthesis in red blood cell production?

    <p>Vitamin B12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of anemia is characterized by the presence of large and oval-shaped reticulocytes?

    <p>Megaloblastic anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes polycythemia vera?

    <p>Neoplasm of blood progenitor cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of relative polycythemia?

    <p>Loss of plasma volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of iron-deficient anemia?

    <p>Microcytic and hypochromic RBCs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to heme when red blood cells are destroyed?

    <p>It becomes bilirubin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is specifically associated with sickled RBCs?

    <p>Sickle-cell anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome of lung infarcts in patients with sickle cell disease?

    <p>Acute pain and ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following treatments is used for thalassemia?

    <p>Iron chelation therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is released by activated platelets during hemostasis?

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

    What characterizes venous thrombosis (DVT)?

    <p>Asymmetric swelling and leg pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is known as Christmas disease?

    <p>Hemophilia B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of activated protein C in coagulation?

    <p>Inactivates Factors Xa and VIIa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom associated with Von Willebrand Disease?

    <p>Frequent nosebleeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mutation is associated with an increased risk of DVT?

    <p>Factor V Leiden mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to jaundice in relation to red blood cell destruction?

    <p>Excess bilirubin production from hemolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of relative polycythemia?

    <p>Decrease in plasma volume due to fluid loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of megaloblastic anemia?

    <p>Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes sickle-cell anemia from other types of anemia?

    <p>Presence of sickled shape red blood cells due to beta chain mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT typically associated with anemia?

    <p>Increased appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical lifespan of red blood cells?

    <p>120 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT contribute to iron-deficient anemia?

    <p>Excessive vitamin B12 intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario does dilutional anemia typically occur?

    <p>Increased blood volume from fluid retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication is characterized by a blockage of blood flow due to a clot that travels from one area of the body to another?

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

    What is the primary mechanism through which hydroxyurea treats sickle cell disease?

    <p>Stimulates production of fetal hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom of venous thrombosis?

    <p>Asymmetric swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment is commonly used for managing hemophilia A?

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

    What aspect of hemostasis is primarily responsible for the formation of a platelet plug?

    <p>Positive feedback activation of platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mutation is associated with Hemophilia B?

    <p>Mutation in Factor 9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by the inappropriate formation of clots in the blood vessels?

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

    What is the clinical significance of Factor V Leiden mutation?

    <p>Increases risk of developing DVT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of increased RBC destruction when it exceeds the rate of removal?

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

    Which of the following factors can lead to relative polycythemia?

    <p>Loss of plasma volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of iron-deficient anemia?

    <p>Microcytic-hypochromic red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the increased production of erythropoietin (EPO) in absolute polycythemia?

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

    Which type of anemia is characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin on the beta chain?

    <p>Sickle-cell anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can occur as a result of rapid RBC loss followed by increased plasma volume?

    <p>Dilutional anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is typically associated with reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in anemia?

    <p>Blue skin - cyanosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of anemia with its characteristic description:

    <p>Megaloblastic Anemia = Large and oval-shaped reticulocytes Iron-Deficient Anemia = Microcytic, hypochromic red blood cells Dilutional Anemia = Rapid loss of RBCs with increased plasma volume Sickle-Cell Anemia = Presence of sickled hemoglobin with vaso-occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the cause of polycythemia with its type:

    <p>Relative Polycythemia = Loss of plasma volume Absolute Polycythemia = Increased erythropoietin due to hypoxia Polycythemia Vera = Neoplasm of blood progenitor cells Secondary Polycythemia = Response to chronic low oxygen levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the vitamin or mineral with its role in RBC production:

    <p>Iron = Component of hemoglobin Vitamin B12 = Essential for DNA synthesis Folate = Critical for DNA synthesis Vitamin C = Enhances iron absorption but not directly tied to RBC production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each symptom with the related anemia type:

    <p>Cyanosis = Sickle-Cell Anemia Pale skin = Iron-Deficient Anemia Muscle weakness = General Anemia Symptoms Red skin flushing = Megaloblastic Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the RBC lifecycle stage with its description:

    <p>Reticulocytes = Immature RBCs entering circulation Mature RBC = Loses nucleus and carries oxygen Hemolysis = Destruction of old RBCs Hemoglobin accumulation = Occurs in bone marrow over one week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of anemia with its primary cause:

    <p>Iron-Deficient Anemia = Chronic blood loss or inadequate intake Megaloblastic Anemia = Vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency Dilutional Anemia = Rapid loss of RBCs exceeding plasma replacement Sickle-Cell Anemia = Genetic mutation affecting hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following conditions with their associated symptoms or characteristics:

    <p>Hemophilia A = Deficiency in Factor 8 DVT = Asymmetric swelling of the leg Von Willebrand Disease = Frequent nosebleeds Factor V Leiden = Increased risk of DVT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the consequence of RBC destruction with its result:

    <p>Jaundice = Increased bilirubin from hemolysis Anemia = Decrease in RBC count leading to oxygen deficit Increased fatigue = Result of anemia due to low oxygen capacity Hepatic impairment = Potential consequence of sustained hemolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the treatments to the corresponding conditions:

    <p>Hydroxyurea = Sickle cell disease Desmopressin = Von Willebrand Disease Vitamin D and iron chelation = Thalassemia Blood transfusions = Sickle cell complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Phagocytes = Cells that ingest old RBCs Erythropoietin = Hormone stimulating RBC production Hematocrit = Percentage of blood volume occupied by RBCs Reticulocyte count = Indicates marrow activity in RBC production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms related to hemostasis with their descriptions:

    <p>Thrombus = Inappropriate clot formation Anticoagulation = Opposes clot formation Endothelial damage = Initiates hemostasis Platelet activation = Releases ADP and thromboxanes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following diseases with their genetic characteristics:

    <p>Thalassemia = Mutation on alpha or beta chain Hemophilia B = Deficiency in Factor 9 Von Willebrand Disease = Autosomal dominant mutation on chromosome 12 Sickle cell disease = Mutation leading to sickled red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the symptoms to the appropriate vascular conditions:

    <p>Pulmonary Embolism = Dyspnea, tachycardia, chest pain Arterial Thrombosis = Excess platelet activation Venous Thrombosis = Dilated veins in lower leg Embolism = Clot traveling to different body area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each complication with its related condition:

    <p>Sickle cell disease = Lung infarcts Thalassemia = Insufficient RBC production Hemophilia A = Spontaneous bleeding Thrombophilia = Unwanted clot formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following disorders with their notable features:

    <p>Hemophilia A = More common in males Sickle cell disease = Acute pain and ischemia Von Willebrand Disease = Bridge between collagen and platelets DVT = Risk of a pulmonary embolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Virchow's Triad = Factors contributing to thrombosis Hydrourea = Chemo drug for sickle cell disease Embolism = Clot traveling through the bloodstream Hemostasis = The process of blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Red Blood Cell (RBC) Production and Disorders

    • Normal RBC production requires a healthy bone marrow, iron for hemoglobin synthesis, and B12 and folate for DNA synthesis.
    • Hemoglobin, crucial for oxygen transport, comprises four subunits (2 alpha, 2 beta).
    • RBC development begins in the bone marrow, accumulating hemoglobin over a week.
    • Immature RBCs (reticulocytes) enter circulation, maturing and losing their nuclei within 1-2 days.
    • RBC lifespan is 120 days. Hemolysis (destruction) occurs in the spleen and liver, where phagocytes break down red cells.
    • Bilirubin, a byproduct of heme breakdown, is processed by the liver and excreted in the feces.
    • Jaundice results from heme breakdown exceeding removal rates.

    Polycythemia

    • Polycythemia is an elevated RBC mass, characterized by a hematocrit greater than 55% and decreased plasma volume.
    • Two types:
      • Relative polycythemia: a decrease in plasma volume (e.g., from vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, or diuretic use)
      • Absolute polycythemia: an increase in RBC mass due to elevated erythropoietin (EPO), a response to hypoxia. Polycythemia vera is a neoplasm of blood progenitor cells.

    Anemia

    • Anemia is a decrease in RBC count, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity, usually under 20%.
    • Causes include dysfunctional hematopoiesis, abnormal RBC destruction, genetic abnormalities, nutritional deficiencies (e.g., iron, B12, folate), chronic disease, and blood loss.
    • Symptoms include pale skin, cyanosis, flushing, shortness of breath, and muscle weakness.

    Types of Anemia

    • Megaloblastic Anemia: RBCs are large and oval shaped, often a result of folate or vitamin B12 deficiency, or gastric atrophy in older patients.

    • Iron-Deficient Anemia: The most common type. Microcytic-hypochromic anemia, characterized by smaller, paler than normal RBCs, due to nutritional deficiencies, neoplasia, chronic GI blood loss, or pregnancy.

    • Dilutional Anemia: Rapid plasma expansion exceeds RBC production. Reduced hematocrit/hemoglobin from initial blood loss, and RBC replacement is slower than plasma replacement.

    • Sickle-Cell Anemia: Genetic disorder causing abnormal hemoglobin, leading to a sickle shape. Deoxygenation and dehydration cause vaso-occlusion, trapping sickled cells and resulting in ischemia and tissue damage with acute pain. Complications include lung infarcts, stroke, avascular necrosis, pigment gallstones, and osteomyelitis. Treatment includes blood transfusions and drugs to increase fetal hemoglobin production.

    • Thalassemia: Inherited disorder affecting alpha or beta hemoglobin chains, leading to insufficient RBC production and hemolysis. Treated with Vitamin D and iron chelation.

    Hemostasis

    • Hemostasis is the process of blood clotting, initiated by exposure of blood to a damaged endothelial surface. Platelets are activated by a damaged area, releasing ADP and thromboxanes to cause vasoconstriction (limiting blood flow). Platelets become sticky and aggregate to form a plug, with more platelets activated in an amplification loop.

    • This process is regulated by clotting factors within the coagulation cascade and opposing forces represented by anti-coagulation factors.

    • In appropriate coagulation can result in thrombus formation (clots), either venous or arterial, which, if dislodged, can become an embolism.

    Bleeding Disorders

    • Bleeding disorders include deficiencies in clotting factors, such as Hemophilia A (Factor VIII deficiency) and Hemophilia B (Factor IX deficiency).
    • Von Willebrand Disease is an autosomal dominant disorder involving a mutation on chromosome 12 causing a deficiency in von Willebrand factor, an essential protein for platelet function and clotting factor VIII stability. Symptoms include frequent nosebleeds and easy bruising. Treated with Desmopressin.

    Thrombus Formation

    • Thrombus formation (blood clot formation inappropriately) is described as Virchow's Triad, which is a combination of altered blood flow, abnormal blood vessel wall, and altered blood constituents.
    • Venous thrombosis (DVT): Clot in a deep vein, commonly a lower leg vein, causing swelling, pain, and dilated veins. If the clot travels, it's an embolism, and if it reaches the lungs, it is a pulmonary embolism.
    • Arterial thrombosis: Results from excess platelet activation or plaque rupture.
    • Thrombophilia: A condition of having an increased risk of abnormal blood clot formation, with one example being Factor V Leiden.

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