Anemia: Causes and Types

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What is a condition characterized by a lack of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin?

  • Anemia (correct)
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Leukopenia
  • Thrombocytopenia

Which nutrient deficiency is commonly associated with the development of anemia?

  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin D
  • Iron (correct)
  • Vitamin C

What is the name for the inherited disorder that affects hemoglobin's ability to carry oxygen?

  • Hemochromatosis
  • Sickle cell anemia (correct)
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Thalassemia

What is the term for anemia resulting from the destruction of red blood cells faster than the body can replace them?

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Anemia

A condition where there is a lack of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen carrying capacity in the blood.

What nutrient deficiency is commonly associated with anemia?

Iron is a crucial component in the production of hemoglobin. A deficiency in iron can lead to a lack of hemoglobin, resulting in anemia.

Sickle Cell Anemia

A genetic disorder where hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells, is misshapen and unable to function properly.

Hemolytic Anemia

This type of anemia occurs when red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body can replace them.

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Study Notes

Anemia

  • A lack of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin

Iron Deficiency

  • A common cause of anemia

Sickle Cell Anemia

  • An inherited disorder affecting hemoglobin's ability to carry oxygen

Hemolytic Anemia

  • Results from the destruction of red blood cells faster than the body can replace them

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