1. Review - Anemias/WBCs

2. Hemolytic Anemia RBCs destroyed prematurely. Arrows indicate cells
being destroyed;
Acquired (thru ertain chemicals
or bacteria/viruses) or inherited.
Symptom of other disorders.
Fatigues, light-headedness,
shortness of breath.

3. Pernicious Anemia
Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor
Intrinsic factor is a protein made in the stomach. It helps your body absorb vitamin B12, necessary for normal RBC production; RBCs are larger & form chains

4. Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic anemia develops when damage occurs to your bone marrow, slowing or shutting down the production of healthy RBCs
May be from radiation, toxic chemicals or certain drugs
Causes dizziness, fatigue, headache

5. Thalassemia
Reduced hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells than normal. The genes that code for hemoglobin are missing or mutated.
Inherited disorder.
Causes decreased immune response, enlarged organs,
Can be fatal.

6. Polycythemia
The overproduction of red blood cells; may be 6 to 9 million erythrocytes per cubic millimeter of blood
Can be inherited or a symptom of another condition.
Causes increased blood clots, increased bleeding, bone and joint pain.

7. Sickle Cell anemia Genetic mutation Erythrocytes are Formed misshapen
And die early.
Causes lack of O2
And can lead to
stroke

8. Iron Deficiency Anemia
Caused by diet, blood loss, pregnancy.
Leads to extreme fatigue, weakness, light headedness.