Question

All of the following terms are matched with the correct definition EXCEPT:

a) Anemia: reduction in the mass of circulating red blood cells
b) Bruit: soft blowing sound caused by turbulent blood flow in a vessel
c) Disseminated intravascular coagulation: serious condition in which widespread, microvascular blood clotting occurs while the patient has symptoms of hemorrhaging
d) Raynaud disease: a chronic disorder marked by increased numbers and mass of all bone marrow cells, especially RBCs, with increased blood viscosity and the tendency to develop blood clots.

Answer 1

Raynaud disease has been incorrectly defined in the student's question as a disorder marked by increased numbers of bone marrow cells; the provided definition actually describes polycythemia vera.

Step-by-step explanation:

In reviewing the terms and their definitions provided by the student, the term Raynaud disease has been incorrectly matched with its definition. The correct definition of Raynaud disease is a condition that causes some areas of the body, such as fingers and toes, to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress. In contrast, the definition given in the question describes polycythemia vera, a blood disorder involving increased production of blood cells, particularly red blood cells, which can increase blood viscosity and lead to clotting issues. Therefore, the match of Raynaud disease with a description involving an increase in all bone marrow cells and increased blood viscosity is incorrect.