Which components of blood are most affected by hematologic disorders in children? Red blood cells & plasma Erythrocytes & leukocytes Hemoglobin & plasma White blood cells & platelets (4%)

White blood cells & platelets (4%)

What is the primary function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)? Transport oxygen and carry carbon dioxide Produce antibodies Fight infections Clot blood

Transport oxygen and carry carbon dioxide

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What occurs when components of the blood are formed incorrectly or their amounts deviate from normal levels?

Where do blood dyscrasias originate, considering the formation of blood cells?

Which blood disorder is most commonly associated with African-Americans?

Individuals of Mediterranean heritage are most likely to be affected by which blood disorder?

What is the blood volume per kilogram at birth?

What is the blood volume per kilogram at 6 months of age?

What is the blood volume per kilogram after the first year of life?

Which component of blood may become depleted, leading to dehydration?

Which components of blood are most affected by hematologic disorders in children?

What is the primary function of erythrocytes (red blood cells)?

Under the stimulation of which hormone are erythrocytes formed in the bone marrow?

Which hormone, produced by the kidneys, is released during tissue hypoxia in children?

What component of red blood cells allows them to transport oxygen?

What is the normal hemoglobin range for a 3-month-old child?

What is the normal hemoglobin range for an adult?

What is bilirubin, and how is it formed?

Where do red blood cells disintegrate, and what happens to their protein component?

What is the life span of a red blood cell?

What happens to heme during the degradation of red blood cells?

Which component is reused in the bone marrow for red blood cell production?

What type of bilirubin is fat-soluble?

What type of bilirubin is water-soluble?

What are leukocytes, and how do they compare in number to red blood cells?

What is the primary function of leukocytes, and how long do they live?

Which type of leukocyte helps in phagocytosis?

Which type of leukocyte fights against parasitic infections?

Which type of leukocyte is responsible for producing inflammatory and allergic reactions?

Which type of leukocyte produces specific immune responses?

Which type of leukocyte fights off bacteria, viruses, and fungi?

What is the function of thrombocytes (platelets) in the blood?

What does the presence of large numbers of platelets in serum indicate?

What is blood coagulation, and why is it important?

How do platelets and plasma proteins work together during blood coagulation?

What is bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, and where is it usually performed?

In children, which sites are preferred for bone marrow aspiration, and why?

In neonates, which site is used for bone marrow aspiration?

What is a blood transfusion, and how is it performed?

What is the approximate lifespan of platelets in the bloodstream?

What is the usual amount of blood transfused to children, and at what rate?

What is hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and when is it used?

What is allogeneic transplantation, and how does it differ from other types?

What is syngeneic transplantation, and who are the typical donors and recipients?

What is autologous transplantation, and how is it performed?

Which medication is administered to prevent rejection of transplanted donor stem cells?

What characterizes normochromic, normocytic anemias?

What is used in the management of anemia due to renal disease?

What are some causes of acute blood loss anemia?

What are the causes of anemia of renal disease?

How does anemia of neoplastic disease affect RBC production?

What is hypersplenism, and how does it affect blood cells?

What is pancytopenia, and how is it related to hypersplenism?

Which vaccines should a child receive to prevent infections in the context of blood disorders?

What is aplastic anemia, and what are its symptoms?

What are the symptoms of aplastic anemia, and how does it progress?

What can cause acquired aplastic anemia in children?

How can exposure to insecticides affect bone marrow function?

How do chemotherapeutic drugs affect bone marrow production?

At what age do symptoms of congenital aplastic anemia typically manifest?

How is Fanconi syndrome inherited?

What is the role of immunosuppressants in the management of aplastic anemia?

What characterizes hypoplastic anemias?

How does hypoplastic anemia initially present, and how can it be differentiated from iron-deficiency anemia?

What is another name for congenital hypoplastic anemia?

What causes acquired hypoplastic anemia?

When do symptoms of congenital hypoplastic anemia typically appear?

What characterizes hypochromic anemias?

What accompanies hypochromic anemias in terms of red blood cell size?

What is the drug of choice to improve RBC formation and replace iron stores?

What percentage of blood is made up of plasma?

What percentage of blood is made up of white blood cells?

What percentage of blood is made up of red blood cells?

What is used for patients with jaundice to help reduce bilirubin levels?

What is the process called that activates erythropoietin (EPO) and stimulates RBC production?

What are erythroblasts, and what is their role in red blood cell formation?

What are erythrocytes, and what is their primary function?

Which organs are crucial for the life cycle of red blood cells?

What is the size of red blood cells in microcytic anemia?

What is the size of red blood cells in normocytic anemia?

What is the size of red blood cells in macrocytic anemia?

What is the normal size range for red blood cells?

What are the two components of heme?

What condition arises if there is a problem with protoporphyrin?

What are the two main types of globin?

What is underproduction anemia, and what is its reticulocyte count?

What is destructive anemia, and what is its reticulocyte count?

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