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Structure and function of blood
Principle sites of haematopoiesis...,
Main sites of haematopoiesis in a...,
Two main cell lineages arising fr...
14
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Erythropoiesis
Lifespan of an rbc,
Site of production of an rbc,
What happens to haem when the spl...
19
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Microcytic anaemia
Definition of anaemia,
Two surrogate markers for red cel...,
In what situation would hb hct no...
13
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Macrocytic anaemia
Two types of macrocytic anaemia,
What is the underlying pathophysi...,
Causes of megaloblastic anaemia 2
16
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Thalassaemia
Major form of adult haemoglobin,
Main groups of haemoglobinopathies 2,
What pattern of anaemia do thalas...
29
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Iron
Typical plasma iron,
Two biggest stores of iron other ...,
Serum ferritin is an indirect mea...
12
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Haemolysis
Classification of haemolysis by site,
Test results indicative of haemol...,
Reasons why spleen may be enlarge...
23
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Transfusion
What needs to be done before tran...,
What causes acute haemolytic tran...,
Why does igm cause such a dramati...
8
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Haemopoiesis
Lifespan of a red cellsb neutroph...,
Nucleated precursor between neutr...,
Interface of bone and bone marrow
10
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Structure and function of lymph node and spleen
Lymph nodes and spleen are exampl...,
What causes chylous ascites,
Lymph enters the node via
21
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Leukaemia
Malignancy of lymphoid cells comm...,
Presentation of all 2,
Blood film in all
12
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Lymphadenopathy and lymphoma
Characteristics of lymphadenopath...,
Symptoms of hodgkins lymphoma 4,
Cells with mirror image nuclei fo...
14
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Myeloma
Definition of myeloma,
What does a monoclonal band on se...,
Commonest type of myeloma
26
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Pancytopenia
Definition of pancytopenia,
Two broad causes of cytopenia,
Rare autosomal recessive disease ...
17
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Myeloproliferative disorders
What is the main difference betwe...,
Over produtction of granulocytes ...,
When should an mpd be considered ...
27
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Haemostasis
How are platelets formed,
Distinguish between primary and s...,
Substance released from damaged e...
19
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Shock
What is the basic underlying path...,
Inadequate perfusion of tissues r...,
Immediate signs of tissue hypoper...
16
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Bleeding disorders
Three main possible reasons for f...,
What causes henoch schonlein purpura,
Features of hsp 4
17
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Venous thrombosis
Main difference between arterial ...,
What is virchows triad,
Two main types of venous thromboe...
9
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Arterial thrombosis
Outline the process of atheroscle...,
Risk factors for arterial thrombo...,
Chemicals secreted by platelets w...
9
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Anticoagulant drugs
Indications for anticoagulant dru...,
How does heparin work,
What are the two types of heparin...
17
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Exam 1- red blood cells
Where is epo secreted from and in...,
What is the role of 2 3 bpg,
What is the role of glutathione i...
54
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Exam 2- white blood cells
How is lymph returned to the circ...,
What does generalised lymphadenop...,
Functions of the spleen 2
40
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Exam 3- antiplatelets and anti-coagulants
What are the functions of von wil...,
Main factor complexes involved in...,
How is thrombin activated from pr...
42
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Passmedicine
High grade b cell neoplasm endemi...,
Epidemiological factors in burkit...,
Which areas are affected usually ...
5
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