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Hematological Alterations

Terms in this set (6)

What organs and cells are part of the hematologic system?

- Spleen
- Liver
- Lymph system
- Erythrocytes, granulocytes (eosinophils, basophils/mast cells, neutrophils), macrophages, platelets, B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes

What is the function of the spleen?

- Hematopoiesis
- Filtration
- Immunity
- Storage

What is the hematologic function of the liver?

- Filtration
- Procoagulants
- Storage (e.g. iron)

What is the hematologic function of the lymph system?

- Filtration
- Send info
- Regulate interstitial fluid

How does aging affect the hematologic system?

- Decrease in red marrow and stem cells
- Decr in reserve capacity
- Incr in anemia
- Vascular integrity (purpura)
- Comorbidities

What are s/s of anemia?

- pallor
- confusion
- ataxia
- fatigue
- incr angina
- HF

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