hereditary coagualtion ddisorder caused by a lack of antihemophiliac factor VII, which is needed to convert prothrombin to thrombin through thromboplasm component.
antigens are protiens that help to identify _____________?
blood types.
route of allergen entry
most allergens enter the body via gi and respiratory routes. injection of venoms and meds hold a more severe threat of allergic response.
What do RBC's need to mature?
Folic Acid and Vitamin B12. If either is deficient you see immature cells or low RBC count.
leukemia
malignant disorder of the hematopoietic system in which an excess of leukocytes accumulates in the bone marrow and lymph nodes.
pancytopenic
deficient conditon of all three major blood elements.
lymphangitis
inflammation of one or more lymphatic vessles or channels usually results from acute strep or staph infection in an extremity.
leukocytes
involved in the body defenses, such as destruction of bacteria and viruses.
thymus
develops the immune system in utero and for a few months after birth. develops T-lymphocytes of the cell mediated immune response before they migrate to the lymph nodes and spleen.
erythrocytosis
an abnormal increase in the number of circulating RBC'S.
