Anaemia Morphological Description Quiz

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What is the most common cause of anaemia worldwide?

Macrocytic anaemia

Iron deficiency anaemia (correct)

Sideroblastic anaemia

Thalassaemia

Which molecule is responsible for blocking ferroportin to reduce intestinal iron absorption?

Serum ferritin

Transferrin

Iron

Hepcidin (correct)

Where is most of the body's iron stored?

Hepcidin

Ferritin (correct)

Reticulocytes

Transferrin

What is the role of transferrin in iron metabolism?

It transports iron in plasma Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anaemia is characterized by hypochromic, microcytic red blood cells?

Iron deficiency anaemia Signup and view all the answers

What happens to excess iron in the body?

It is stored as ferritin mainly in the liver Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can lead to acquired immune hemolytic anemia?

Mechanical heart valve Signup and view all the answers

What does a positive Direct Antiglobulin Test imply?

Immune basis for hemolysis Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with the presence of spherocytes on a blood film?

Cold Auto-antibody Signup and view all the answers

What is the hallmark of intravascular hemolysis?

Red cell fragments 'schistocytes' Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test helps determine if a patient is hemolysing?

Serum haptoglobin Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with warm auto-antibodies?

Auto-immune drugs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common sign of iron deficiency?

Pallor of the skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct management approach for correcting iron deficiency?

IV iron administration if oral iron is well-tolerated Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause of iron deficiency?

Renal anaemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor leading to defective iron utilization in 'Anaemia of chronic disease'?

Elevated hepcidin in inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anaemia involves accelerated red cell destruction and compensation by bone marrow?

Haemolytic anaemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of hepcidin in iron metabolism?

Regulate iron release from macrophages Signup and view all the answers