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Coagulation
blood clotting to stop bleeding
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Thrombosis
a blood clot in a vessel that does NOT travel
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Embolus
a blood clot or gas bubble that blocks a vessel (travels)
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Aneurism
A weak place in a vessel wall. Risk of bursting
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Anemia
Too few erythrocytes, so less oxygen is carried in blood
Caused by: low iron, low Vit B-12, loss of blood
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Mononucleosis
Virus infects lymphocytes, immune system destroys lymphocytes, immune system response produces symptoms of:
Fatigue, headache, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, fever
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Leukemia
Acute: malignant cancer in Red marrow. Too many immature leukocytes cause reduced production of RBC & platelets.
Chronic: too many mature leukocytes
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Jaundice
- Buildup of bilirubin due to low functioning liver
- Newborns or due to hepatitis
- Yellow skin & white of eye
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Hemophilia
Genetic disorder where clotting does not occur normally
Inherited on the X Chromosome
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Altitude sickness
Fast paced breathing, Tachycardia, Headache, Light-Headed, Hallucinations, Nauseam, Chest Pain
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