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What might happen to blood flow if we increased the number of blood cells?
Increasing the number of blood cells can lead to increased blood viscosity, which may slow down blood flow. This can potentially affect the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues and create a risk for blood clots.
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 medical term meaning abnormal reduction in the number of blood cells?
The medical term for abnormal reduction in the number of blood cells is cytopenia. This condition can affect different types of blood cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, leading to symptoms like anemia, increased susceptibility to infections, and easy bruising. Prompt medical evaluation and treatment are essential for managing cytopenia.
What is erythrocytosis?
Erythrocytosis, also known as polycythemia, is a condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of red blood cells in the bloodstream. This can lead to thickened blood, reduced oxygen delivery to tissues, and an increased risk of blood clots. Erythrocytosis can be caused by various factors, including genetic mutations, chronic hypoxia, and certain medical conditions.
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 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 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!
What would happen to blood cells that do not produce enough insulin compared to a normal cell?
blood cells die
Are there supposed to equal number of white blood cells with red blood cells?
No. There are far more red blood cells than there are white blood cells.
What is the number of white blood cells in blood?
there is no such things called white blood cells
