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Anemia: Symptoms, Causes, Types & Treatment

Medical infographic illustrating the body's response to anemia: decreased red blood cell count causes hypoxia, which stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells, helping restore oxygen delivery within 4–6 weeks.

Anemia: Symptoms, Causes, Iron Deficiency, Treatment, Foods & Pregnancy Guide What is Anemia? Anemia is a  blood disorder where oxygen-carrying capacity drops due to a decrease in: 🔻 Red Blood Cells (RBCs) 🔻 Hemoglobin (Hb) 🔻 Packed Cell Volume (PCV / Hematocrit) Result: Less oxygen reaches body tissues → fatigue, weakness Classification of Anaemia Anaemia is classified into two main types: 1. Morphological classification 2. Etiological classification. 1. Morphological Classification of Anemia  Based on RBC size and colour RBC size → Determined by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) RBC colour → Determined by Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) – Blood Test 

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Kidney Anatomy: Location, Structure, Function & Blood Supply

Kidney Anatomy: Location, Structure, Function & Blood Supply Kidney anatomy explains the location, structure, blood supply and function of the kidneys, two essential organs of the urinary system. Located in the posterior abdomen, the kidneys filter the blood, remove metabolic waste, regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, and contribute to blood pressure control and red blood cell production. Understanding kidney anatomy provides an important foundation for learning about renal physiology, kidney diseases and overall kidney health. Renal System Anatomy The kidneys are a pair of retroperitoneal organs located on either side of the vertebral column. They play an essential role in

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