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Anaemia Pathophysiology and Diagnosis
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What physiological adaptation occurs in response to subnormal levels of haemoglobin?

  • Reduction in oxygen release from haemoglobin
  • Increased release of oxygen from haemoglobin (correct)
  • Decreased blood flow to the tissues
  • Decreased blood volume

    • Which of the following haemoglobin concentrations would be considered indicative of anaemia in an adult female?

  • 11.0 g/dl (correct)
  • 13.5 g/dl
  • 12.5 g/dl
  • 15.0 g/dl

    • Which of the following is NOT a red cell index used to assess anaemia?

  • MCHC
  • Platelet count (correct)
  • MCH
  • MCV

    • What does the lower extreme of the normal haemoglobin for males indicate?

    <p>13.0 g/dl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary compensatory physiologic adaptation in response to subnormal levels of haemoglobin?

    <p>Enhanced release of oxygen from haemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood in anaemia?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physiological change does not occur in response to subnormal levels of haemoglobin?

    <p>Increased release of platelets into the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the redistribution of blood flow in response to subnormal levels of haemoglobin?

    <p>To increase oxygen delivery to peripheral tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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