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What causes hypoprothrombinemia?

d. A deficiency of reticulocytes causes hypoprothrombinemia.

What are polymorphs, segs, and band cells?

Polymorphs (polys), segs, and band cells are a. platelets that become sticky and form a plug.

What hormones are not involved in anemia?

The tissue of the diseased kidney has difficulty producing this hormone. A lack of adrenaline, thyroid hormone, and parathyroid hormone are not factors in anemia of chronic renal failure.

What is a high red blood cell count?

Polycythemia vera is a high red blood cell count without associated lung disease or dehydration. It is usually associated with neoplastic disease. Relative polycythemia is associated with poor intake and dehydration. Anemia of any type is associated with a low red blood cell count.

What is the cause of thalassemia?

These diseases are caused by mutant genes that suppress the rate of synthesis of globin chains, which are composed of two pairs of polypeptide chains. α-Thalassemia is common in Asians. β-thalassemia is common in individuals of Mediterranean descent. The cause of this disorder does not relate to toxins.

What percentage of blood volume is B. Plasma?

B.Plasma makes up 10% of blood volume.

Does hydroxyurea increase hemoglobin?

Hydroxyurea increases fetal hemoglobin. Vaccination is for encapsulated organisms such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. Streptococcus pneumoniae is treated with penicillin. Hydration is important to prevent dehydration, which is one of the causes of vaso-occlusive crisis.