Blood Work (CBC, Electrolytes) Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• white blood cells : when my levels in the blood are too high it is called leukocytosis and when they are too low it is called leukopenia.
• hypercalcemia : a condition where the levels of calcium in the blood are higher than normal.
• sodium : is an electrolyte that helps regulate hydration and impulse conduction
• magnesium : part of the production and transport of energy, important in contraction and relaxation of muscles, protein synthesis, and enzyme function.
• calcium : extended electrolyte associated with muscle contractility, nerve impulses, and cardiac function.
• electrolytes : are the smallest of chemicals that are important for the cells in the body to function and allow the body to work. electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and others are critical in allowing cells to generate energy, maintain the stability of their walls, and to function in general.
• indices : red blood cell _ like mcv (mean corpuscular volume) and mch (mean corpuscular hemoglobin) determine the characteristics of red blood cells
• polycythemia : refers to higher than normal hemoglobin levels in the blood
• thrombocytopenia : refers to low count of platelets in the blood, placing the patient an increased risk for bleeding.
• hyponatremia : refers to low concentrations of sodium in your blood