Chamberlain College of NursingNR 507Advanced Pathophysiology Week 3 Quiz Version 2.NEW VERSION 2021

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Advanced Pathophysiology Week 3 Quiz- Version 2 In some anemias, the erythrocytes are present in various sizes, which is referred to as anisocytosis. poikilocytosis. microcytosis. isocytosis. Ad... ditional descriptors of erythrocytes associated with some anemias include anisocytosis (assuming various sizes) or poikilocytosis (assuming various shapes)(Figure 26-1). What is the pathophysiologic process of aplastic anemia? Autoimmune disease against hematopoiesis by activated cytotoxic T cellsInherited genetic disorder with recessive X-linked transmission Malignancy of the bone marrow in which unregulated proliferation of erythrocytes crowd out other bloodcells Autoimmune disease against hematopoiesis by activated immunoglobulins Most cases of AA result from an autoimmune disease directed against hematopoieticstem cells. Cytotoxic T cells (Tc cells) appear to be the main culprits. The body compensates for anemia by increasing rate and depth of breathing. capillary vasoconstriction. hemoglobin holds on to oxygen more firmly. kidneys release more erythropoietin. Question 1 2 / 2 pts Question 2 2 / 2 pts Question 3 2 / 2 pts Tissue hypoxia creates additional demands and compensatory actions on the pulmonary and hematologic systems. The rate and depth of breathing increase in anattempt to increase the availability of oxygen. A woman complain [Show More]

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