Bios 260 Week 3 Homework

Course Section: BIOS 260-11819

BIOS 260

HOMEWORK: Blood diseases and cardiovascular diseases

Please TYPE IN THE ANSWERS for these questions and put in the drop box.

1. Which anemia is related to lack of intrinsic factor?

· Pernicous Anemia

2. Which anemia is also called “hypochromic” anemia?

· Iron-defeciency

3. Which anemia is related to lack of Vitamin B12?

· Pernicous Anemia

4. Which anemia is related to a diet that is low in fresh fruit and vegetables?

· Vitamin deficiency anemia

5. Which type of anemia is related to radiation damage?

· Aplastic anemia

6. A normal value for hemoglobin on a CBC would be:

· Males 13.8 to 17.2 gm/dl Females 12.1 to 15.1 gm/dl

7. What does hematocrit measure?

· The volume of red blood cells compared to the total blood volume

8. Which anemia can be diagnosed by gastric analysis?

· Pernicious Anemia

9. Which type of anemia is hereditary?

· Hemolytic anemia

10. What is thrombocytopenia ?

· Reduced or decreased number of platelets

11. What is the disease that clogs up arteries with fat and cholesterol deposits?

· Atherosclerosis

12. What are the two ways that a Cerebrovascular Accident can occur?

· When the blood flow is topped for longer than a few seconds, blood vessels burst open

13. What is a life-threatening complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

· Pulmonary Embolism

14. Crushing chest pain radiating down the left arm, shortness of breath, pallor and diaphoresis are classic symptoms of:

· Heart Attack

15. Lung congestion, poor circulation, enlarged heart and swelling of the extremities are all seen in what heart disease?

· Congestive heart failure

16. What is the name of the test that visualizes the coronary arteries?

· Coronary CTA

17. What is a normal pulse rate?

· 60 bpm-100bpm

18. What is a normal blood pressure?

· 90/50 mm Hg-120/90 mm Hg

19. What test is used to diagnose most cardiac problems?

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