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What might happen to blood flow if we increased the number of blood cells?
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∙ 12y ago
An increase in the amount of blood cells would likely cause an increase in the diameter of the blood vessels and decrease the visosity both resulting in a increased blood flow.
(Think the opposite of anemia.)
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∙ 14y agoThe excessive number of red blood cells could lead to blood clots and even stroke.
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What is aneima?
A shortage of red blood cells caused by: decreased production of blood cells by bone marrow, increased distruction or blood loss.
Which situation indicates that a disruption of homeostasis has taken place?
A rapid rise in the number of red blood cells
What happens to the number of white blood cells in the body during an infection?
The number of white blood cells increase during an infection, so they can fight off the pathogens quicker.
If your bone marrow is producing an elevated number of red blood cells what happens to your hematocrit?
The percentage goes up. (Hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in a sample of whole blood, so if an elevated number of red blood cells is produced by your bone marrow, your hematocrit level should rise).
What do red blood cells carry?
Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body in the hemoglobin. It is important for this to happen otherwise if the blood stopped moving it would mean the heart would stop, too. The heart pumps the blood around.
What is erythrocytosis?
An abnormal increase in the number of circulating red blood cells.
How is hemolytic anemia diagnosed?
physicians will examine the blood for the number of young red blood cells, since the number of young cells is increased in hemolytic anemia.
What is leukocytopenia?
Leukocytopenia- is a decrease in the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) found in the blood, which places individuals at increased risk of infection.
Who would be able to count white blood cells?
White blood cells can be counted by a lab technician, usually a haematologist. When a blood sample is taken the number of white blood cells can be counted and if increased or decreased from the norm this will help in a diagnosis being made.
What is the mechanism by which the number of circulating white blood cells is increased?
Increases in white blood cells can be caused by numerous factors. Some include leukemia, autoimmune disease, inflammation and hyperthyroidism, etc.
What blood cells increase when you are sick?
White blood cells will increase in number when you are sick. There are several types. Each will respond differently to the type of infection. One type is the eosinophil and it will show increased numbers due to allergies. The normal number of WBCs in the blood is 4,500-10,000 white blood cells per microliter (mcL).
What is the medical term meaning cancer characterized by an increased number of abnormal white blood cells?
What is aneima?
A shortage of red blood cells caused by: decreased production of blood cells by bone marrow, increased distruction or blood loss.
What might happen to blood flow if you increased the number of blood cells?
Well, first of all, an increase of white blood cells usually means you are sick. This is because the white blood cells are used to protect your body. as far as im concerned, nothing happens to the bloodflow.
What would happen if you were to decrease the number of red cells in your blood?
You would have pernicious anemia, causing joint pain, inflammation, and need medical care to build up your red blood cells again. Further degeneration of the red blood cells would be called leukemia, a cancer of the blood!
In any given mm3 of blood what is the approximate ratio of number of red blood cells to white blood cells?
in any given mm3 of blood, what is the approximate ratio of the number of red blood cells (erythrocytes) to white blood cells (leukocytes)
How do your cells get energy during exercising?
Body cells get oxygen and food from blood. So, faster breathing causing increased oxygenation and increased heart rate cause greater blood flow during exercise.
