Platelets "What are platelets? A detailed question and answers guide" Question 1. Platelets. Answer: They are small, colourless, non-nucleated spherical, oval or rounded granular bodies. Size: 2.5 m in diameter. Normal count: 2,50,000 (2,00,000 to 4,00,000)/cu mm of blood. Properties: 3A's Adhesiveness Aggregation … [Read more...] about Platelets
Blood Transfusion
Blood Transfusion Question 1. Hazards of mismatched blood transfusion. Answer: Agglutination. Haemolysis. Fever and chills. Jaundice Renal failure. Uraemia. Coma and death. "Understanding blood transfusion through FAQs: Types, procedures, and uses explained" Question 2. Causes of hypervolemia and hypovolemia. Answer: Causes of … [Read more...] about Blood Transfusion
Bleeding Disorders
Bleeding Disorders Question 1. Test for bleeding disorders. Answer: 1. Bleeding time: It is the time interval from oozing of blood after a cut or injury till arrest of bleeding. Normal duration: 3-6 min. Prolonged in: Purpura. "Importance of studying bleeding disorders for medical students: Questions explained" 2. Clotting time: It is the time … [Read more...] about Bleeding Disorders
Spleen And Lymphatic System
Spleen And Lymphatic System "What is the spleen and lymphatic system? A detailed question and answers guide" Question 1. Functions of spleen. Answer: 1. Formation: Spleen forms RBC in 2nd trimester of uterine life and after destruction of red bone marrow in adults. Spleen contains lymphoid tissues, which forms lymphocytes and plasma cells. 2. Destruction: … [Read more...] about Spleen And Lymphatic System
Body Fluids
Body Fluids Question 1. Significances of body fluids. Answer: 1. In hemostasis: Water not only form internal environment but also play a role in hemostasis. 2. Transport: Water transports essential nutrients to the cells and removes unwanted substances. "Factors influencing success with body fluid studies: Q&A" 3. Metabolic reaction: Water acts … [Read more...] about Body Fluids