Question

1. Explain the change in erythrocyte count in the case of anemia

Answer 1

1. Erythrocytes is red blood cells, and anemia means a lack of red blood cells in the blood. So erythrocyte count in a patient diagnosed with anemia such as pernicious anemia is going to be significantly lower than normal.

2. RBC’s (red blood cells) are produced in the bone marrow
3. Platelets help with clotting as well as clotting proteins produced in the liver
4. The human circulatory system is designed specifically to transport oxygen as well as nutrients to all parts of the body through blood vessels. Humans in the womb have blood vessels and a beating heart developed by the 1-2 months in the womb, and the heart immediately begins work. The human circulatory system is efficient because we were created with a system to be as efficient as possible. The circulatory system is basically a highway made of tunnels that allows RBC’s and WBC’s to pass through to every part of the body including major organs. Unfortunately unhealthy eating habits and poor exercise cause this circulatory system to become less and less effective till the point of heart attack, stroke, or major cardiovascular disease.
5. Blood plasma is very important in the transfer of nutrients as well as hormones to the major organs of the body.
6. Lymph is a clear watery substance that carries proteins and other substances throughout the body in order to maintain fluid balance. Lymph is part of the lymphatic system which is a tiny constituent of the immune system.