a low level of oxygen in the blood.

the incidence of cl increases with agr and is rare under the age of 35. It is common in men

the breakdown of red blood cells, with the release of hemoglobin into the plasma or serum. Cannot use hemolyzed samples in lab tests

the oxygen carrying molecule of red blood cells

Caused by impaired DNA synthesis & characterized by the presence of large RBCs

also known as Universal Recipient, and it carries no antibodies in the plasma

Usually occurs before 14 years of age peak incidence is between 2-9 years of age, older adult

Agranulocytes consist of ________ and_______. the _____leave the blood to become macrophages, whose function is to phagocytose bacteria, dead cells, cell fragments, and other debris within tissues and ______can be divided into natural killer (NK) cells and B and T _____

body maintains it's blood volume by slowly increasing plasma volume <RBC's

occurs betweeoln 25-60 years of age. Peak 45 year, it is caused by benzene exposure and high doses of radiation

most severe inherited homozygous for hemoglobin from both parents(HbSS)

small blood vessel that connects arterioles and venules

hemorrhage

are granulocytes since they have cytoplasmic granules which can digest microorganisms

liquid portion of blood w/o cells

production od blood cells in the bone marrow

examples of anti-coagulant

Hgb Normal Ranges: f&m

RBC Normal Ranges female and male

a subcutaneous mass of blood at a venipuncture site

WBC Normal Ranges

the smallest of the solid components of the blood, responsible for the coagulation process

It is a group of malignant disorder, affecting the blood and blood-forming tissue of the bone marrow lymph system and spleen.

it is the production of RBC in the bone marrow

due to inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption, blood loss, or hemolysis lead to

Genetic disorder of inadequate production of normal hemoglobin

contain the pigment hemoglobin, which imparts the red color to blood, and transport oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the tissues.

is a condition in which the hemoglobin concentration is lower than normal

Platelets Normal Ranges:

It also known as Universal Donor and it carries no antigen

a blood clot which is moving through the body

HCT Normal Ranges: female&male

an agent that prevents the clotting of blood.