ILOs
- To describe the requirements for normal red cell production
- To explain the pathophysiology of anaemia
- To be able to provide examples of diseases causing anaemia
- To develop a logical approach to the investigation of a patient with anaemia
Red Blood Cell Physiology
- Outline the factors required for production of red blood cells…
- What is the role of the red blood cell?
- Scanning electron microscope of red blood cells
- How is the red blood cell involved in carbon dioxide removal?
- How is the red blood cell involved in oxygen delivery?
Iron Homeostasis and Metabolism
- Outline the total iron content in the body, and break this down
- Explain how our iron is transported through the plasma…
- A diagram showing how transferrin iron is taken up by erythroblast cells…
- What extra source of iron do macrophages have?
- How do we control the amount of iron in our body?
- A diagram showing iron absorption
- Here’s a summary explanation of RES storage and recycling