Anatomy

Red Blood Cells Question 1. Properties of red blood cells. Answer: 1. Rouleaux formation: On collection of blood, the RBCs pile up one above another. This is called rouleaux formation. This helps in determination of ESR. "Understanding red blood cells through FAQs: Composition, functions, and uses explained" 2. Specific gravity: The specific gravity … [Read more...] about Red Blood Cells

Hemoglobin Question 1. Functions of haemoglobin. Answer: 1. Transport oxygen from lungs to tissues. 2. Transport carbon dioxide from tissues to lungs. 3. Buffer action. "Steps to explain functions of hemoglobin: Oxygen transport vs carbon dioxide removal: Q&A guide" Question 2. State difference between foetal haemoglobin and adult … [Read more...] about Hemoglobin

Anemia - Symptoms And Causes "What is anemia? A detailed question and answers guide" Anaemia. Answer: Definition: Anaemia is a clinical condition characterized by reduction in the number of RBCs less than 4 million/μL or their content of haemoglobin less than 12 gm/dL or both. Classification: 1. Etiological classification: Hemorrhagic - due to blood … [Read more...] about Anemia – Symptoms And Causes

Packed Cell Volume Test Question 1. Packed cell volume (PCV). Answer: Definition: It is the volume of RBCs packed at the bottom of a haemotocrit tube when the blood is centrifuged. It is expressed as the percentage of cellular elements with that of whole blood. Significance: PCV helps in. Diagnosis and treatment of anaemia and polycythemia. … [Read more...] about Packed Cell Volume Test

Neutrophils "What are neutrophils? A detailed question and answers guide" Question 1. Neutrophils. Answer: It constitute 50-70% of the total leucocyte count. Size: 10-14 μ in diameter. Structure: Nucleus is multilobed. Cytoplasm is granular, slight bluish in colour Granules are fine, pin-point. "Understanding neutrophils through FAQs: … [Read more...] about Neutrophils