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Coagulation is the process by which blood forms clots to stop bleeding after an injury. There are two main coagulation pathways – the intrinsic pathway and the extrinsic pathway. Both pathways lead to a common pathway that results in fibrin… Read More »Coagulation Pathways and Factors

Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are small, colorless cell fragments in our blood that play a pivotal role in hemostasis – the process that causes bleeding to stop. Despite their diminutive size, platelets have powerful capabilities when it comes to plugging… Read More »Platelets Structure and Function

White Blood Cells: Types, Structure, Function and Morphology White blood cells (leukocytes) are key cellular components of the immune system involved in defending the body against infectious agents and foreign materials. There are five main types of white cells, each… Read More »White Blood Cells: Types, Structure, Function

Megaloblastic Anemia Introduction Megaloblastic anemia is a type of anemia characterized by the presence of large, immature red blood cells. These cells are called megaloblasts. Megaloblastic anemia is caused by impaired DNA synthesis, which inhibits nuclear division. Causes of Megaloblastic… Read More »Megaloblastic Anemia

Thalassemia Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that affect the production of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. In people with thalassemia, the body does not produce enough hemoglobin,… Read More »Thalassemia