WGU D115 PATHO UNIT 5 HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM (LATEST UPDATE )100 VERIFIED

WGU D115 PATHO UNIT 5 HEMATOLOGIC
SYSTEM (LATEST UPDATE 2023-2024)100
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Processes of platelet activation - correct answers ✅Adhesion, activation,
aggregation



function of platelets - correct answers ✅blood clotting



Function of Erythrocytes (RBCs) - correct answers ✅Transport gases (O2
and CO2)

Transport electrolytes

Regulate diffusion across cell membrane



function of leukocytes (WBC) - correct answers ✅defense and immunity



Types of Leukocytes (WBCs) - correct answers ✅Granulocytes:

-Neutrophils

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-Basophils

-Eosinophils

Agranulocytes:

-Monocytes

-Macrophages

-Lymphocytes

-Natural Killer Cells (NKCs)



Anemia - correct answers ✅Decrease in total number of erythrocytes in
circulation blood or quality or quantity of hemoglobin



Classifications of anemia - correct answers ✅microcytic, normocytic,
macrocytic



microcytic hypochromic anemia - correct answers ✅Disorders of
hemoglobin synthesis, iron deficiency

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macrocytic anemia - correct answers ✅Abnormal maturation of
erythrocyte precursors on bone marrow, usually due to deficiency in B12
and/or folate which affects DNA synthesis



normocytic normochromic anemia - correct answers ✅Characterized by
red cells that are relatively normal in size and hemoglobin content but
insufficient in number, shape of RBC helps determine cause/type



anisocytosis - correct answers ✅presence of red blood cells of various sizes



poikilocytosis - correct answers ✅condition characterized by red blood
cells in a variety of shapes



Eryptosis - correct answers ✅premature death of damaged erythrocytes



intrinsic factor - correct answers ✅Protein transporter necessary for
absorption of vitamin B12