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What system does a stroke affect?
By definition a stroke affects the brain by blocking small arteries that carry blood to the cells and deliver nutrients and oxygen. These become blocked and the cells that the artery is leading to, die. A similar thing happens when arteries to the heart muscle cells that are blocked causing a heart attack.
What blood cells comabat disease-causing germs?
White blood cells like Machrophages or T-cells.
When spleen removes blood components at an excessive rate what is it?
Excessive removal of blood components by the spleen is known as hypersplenism. This condition can lead to low levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, causing anemia, increased risk of infections, and bleeding disorders.
What condition increases the number of blood cells increases beyond the normal and thus increases blood viscosity?
Polycythemia is the condition of excess red blood cells in the bloodstream. In contrast, anemia is a deficiency of red blood cells.
Why is a blood supply to the cells in the heart essential?
If the blood supply to the heart muscles is blocked, a heart attack is likely.
What condition can result in an increased hematocrit?
Dehydration can lead to an increased hematocrit because there is a decrease in plasma volume while the amount of red blood cells remains the same, causing the overall concentration of red blood cells in the blood to increase.
What could happen if the pores in your dremis become blocked?
Your pores can become blocked. Your skin cells are constantly follicle begin breaking down causing acne.
What is the meaning of lymphocytes granulocytopenia?
Granulocytopenia-- A condition characterized by a deficiency of white blood cells.
What is a condition of insufficient blood clotting cells reffered to?
The condition of insufficient blood clotting cells is referred to as thrombocytopenia. This is a condition where there is a low platelet count in the blood, leading to difficulties in forming blood clots and increasing the risk of excessive bleeding.
What does a high CO2 level indicate?
It means that the levels of carbon dioxide in the blood are increased usually causing a deficient level of oxygen. This condition can cause cells to die.
What are the effects of osmosis on red blood cells?
If red blood cells are in a hypertonic solution, water will move out of the cells causing them to shrink and possibly become dehydrated. Conversely, if red blood cells are in a hypotonic solution, water will move into the cells causing them to swell and potentially burst, a process known as hemolysis. In an isotonic solution, red blood cells maintain their normal shape and size.
What is the medical term meaning a condition of cells being different in size?
Anisocytosis is the condition of red blood cells of different sizes.
