How Blood And The Body Is Made Up Of Many Different...

Blood Disorders Natasha Hurndon HCA/240 Janet Jowitt October 13, 2014 The blood in the body is made up of many different components. The components of the blood include red blood cells, plasma, and platelets, each having a specific function. In this paper I will explain the difference between the three and the specific function they carry out within the human body, as well as how the relate to the scenarios in this week’s assignment. Red blood cells are the most needed of the three components. Basically, the main purpose of red blood cells is to transport oxygen throughout the body (BloodSource, 2014). A person who is experiencing extreme blood loss would definitely need red blood cells in order to survive. The liquid part†¦show more content†¦Ã¢â‚¬Å"Iron deficiency anemia is due to an insufficient amount of iron (Mayo Clinic, 2014).† If there is a lack of iron the body cannot produce enough substance in red blood cells in order to transport oxygen (Mayo Clinic, 2014). As with any condition there are always symptoms. The s ymptoms for iron deficiency anemia includes extreme fatigue, pale skin, weakness, shortness of breath, chest pains, frequent infections, headaches, dizziness, cold and feet, poor appetite and the list goes on (Mayo Clinic, 2014). All of Lily’s symptoms can be compared with the ones that I just mentioned. Despite the symptoms iron deficiency anemia can usually be corrected with iron supplements. However, it is important that Lily’s mother takes her to see a doctor so that she can be properly diagnosed before giving her any types of supplements. There maybe be other test or treatments that the doctor may want to perform. Next there is Davon, a 5 year old African American male who carries the sickle cell trait. There are many individuals with the sickle disease. However, those of African descent such as Davon are affected more and are at greater risk for having this trait. People who have the sickle cell trait inherit the gene from one or both of their parents (CDC , 2013). People with the sickle trait have one sickle cell gene and one normal