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How does the formation of blood in adults differ from that in infants?
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Describe in detail the site of blood formation in foetus and adults?
describe in detail the site of blood formation in foetus and adults
Where does blood formation occur in adults?
bones
Why is baby born with more white blood cells?
Red blood count is higher in infants as compared in adults. This is probably so because the growth in infants is very fast. Infants gain three times weight in first year of his life. By the second year the weight gain is only 20 %. So infants need more oxygen carrying capacity in the blood. That is why RBC count is more in infants as compared to adults.
How does phlebitis differ from thrombophlebitis?
Phlebitis = inflammation of a veinThrombophlebitis = inflammation of a vein caused by or associated with a formation of a thrombus (blood clot)
What is haematopoiesis?
haematopoiesis is the term given to the production of blood cells.
What is the relationship of blood pressure and blood colloids in the urine formation?
. What is the relation of blood pressure and blood colloids to urine formation?
Does hemostasis means blood formation?
Hemostasis means control of blood flow. Hematopoeisis means blood formation.
What is the difference between blood clot formation and the process of blood agglutination?
what is the difference between blood clot formation and the process of blood agglutination
What is blood cell formation called?
Hematopoiesis is the general term meaning blood cell formation. Erythropoiesis is specifically the formation of red blood cells. Lymphopoiesis is specifically the formation of Lymphoid cells (types of white blood cells). Myelopoiesis is specifically the formation of myelocytes (immature forms of white blood cells).
Who was the most blood males or females about how much blood does an adult have?
Adult males 12 pints, adult females 9 pints. The standard answer to blood volume from most of my reference books is: adults - 70 ml/kg children - 80 ml/kg infants - 90 ml/kg
What is blood pressure not measured routinely for infants and toddlers?
Blood pressure is not routinely measured in infants and toddlers because it is not common for them to have high blood pressure. It would be monitored if there was a reason to do so or if the child was hospitalized but you're right in that it is not a common part of a routine checkup for infants and toddlers.
What is the medical term formation of blood clot?
Coagulation and thrombosis both refer to the formation of blood clots.
