Hematocrit and Blood Disorders Quiz

Hematocrit measures the percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.

Anemia, characterized by a low red blood cell count, can result in a decreased hematocrit level.

Jaundice is not a symptom of anemia; it is associated with liver or bile duct issues.

Platelets play a primary role in blood coagulation or clotting.

Platelets are not a type of white blood cell; they are involved in blood clotting.

The normal hematocrit range for adult males is typically between 40% and 50%.

Thrombocytopenia is a blood disorder marked by an abnormally low platelet count.

Sickle cell disease is characterized by abnormal hemoglobin, leading to sickle-shaped red blood cells.

Polycythemia is the term for an excessive number of red blood cells in the blood.

The medical term for a low red blood cell count is anemia.

Erythropoietin (EPO) stimulates the production of red blood cells in the body.

Leukemia involves the abnormal proliferation of white blood cells, often overwhelming other blood components.

Increased blood viscosity is a symptom of polycythemia vera, an excess of red blood cells.

Thalassemia refers to a group of inherited disorders with defective hemoglobin production, causing varying degrees of anemia.

Multiple myeloma involves the abnormal proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow.