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What is the most common type of anemia?
What is the most common type of anemia?
- Aplastic anemia
- Sickle-cell anemia
- Iron-deficiency anemia (correct)
- Megaloblastic anemia
What causes iron-deficiency anemia in teens, children, vegans, and vegetarians?
What causes iron-deficiency anemia in teens, children, vegans, and vegetarians?
- High intake of red meat
- Chronic bleeding (correct)
- Excessive iron intake
- Vitamin C deficiency
In what population is sickle-cell anemia particularly found?
In what population is sickle-cell anemia particularly found?
- Individuals of European descent
- Individuals of Asian descent
- Individuals of African descent (correct)
- Individuals of South American descent
What is the major cause of blood loss anemias?
What is the major cause of blood loss anemias?
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Which type of anemia is characterized by the production of an abnormal type of hemoglobin causing erythrocytes to assume a sickle shape?
Which type of anemia is characterized by the production of an abnormal type of hemoglobin causing erythrocytes to assume a sickle shape?
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Apart from ulcers and gastritis, what else can cause blood loss anemias?
Apart from ulcers and gastritis, what else can cause blood loss anemias?
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Which condition is characterized by a lower than normal amount of red blood cells?
Which condition is characterized by a lower than normal amount of red blood cells?
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What is the impact of anemia on oxygen transport in the blood?
What is the impact of anemia on oxygen transport in the blood?
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Which type of anemia can be indicated by a decreased hemoglobin content?
Which type of anemia can be indicated by a decreased hemoglobin content?
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What characterizes erythrocytosis?
What characterizes erythrocytosis?
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