Discuss the compensatory mechanisms taking place in a body following rapid loss of 2L of blood
(8).
A 20 year old medical student presented with a history of sore throat and fever . on further evaluation he was found to have bacterial tonsillitis.
White blood cell and differential count showed
- WBC 13000/micro L
- Neutrophils 80 %
- Lyamphocyte 15%
- Monocyte 3%
- Eosinophils 2%
8.1 State the abnormality seen in his blood count.
8.2 Outline the role of neutrophils in the defense mechanism.
8.3 Outline the acquired immune response seen in this condition.
8.4 Outline the pathophysiology of fever in him.
(9)
9.1. Name two tests of haemostatic function.
9.2. Indicate which components of the haemostatic system are being tested by the tests you have mentioned in 9.1
9.3. Explain the physiological basis of the tests you have mentioned above.
9.4. An Rh-negative mother gave birth to her first baby who was severely jaundiced. She gave a history of having had a blood transfusion previously following a road traffic accident. What is the likely cause of baby being born with jaundice? Explain your answer with physiological basis.