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What is hemorrhagic anemia caused by?
What is hemorrhagic anemia caused by?
- Intrinsic or extrinsic factors affecting red blood cells
- Bone marrow response to decreased red blood cells
- Acute or chronic blood loss (correct)
- Premature destruction of red blood cells
What happens to the life span of red blood cells in hemolytic anemia?
What happens to the life span of red blood cells in hemolytic anemia?
- It remains the same
- It increases
- It decreases (correct)
- It becomes irregular
What is degenerative anemia?
What is degenerative anemia?
- A standard classification of anemia
- A term that may be a misnomer (correct)
- A type of anemia caused by hemolysis
- A type of anemia caused by blood loss
What is characterized by the bone marrow responding to decreased red blood cells?
What is characterized by the bone marrow responding to decreased red blood cells?
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What is not a cause of anemia in regenerative anemia?
What is not a cause of anemia in regenerative anemia?
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Study Notes
Anemia Classifications
- Hemorrhagic anemia is a type of anemia caused by acute or chronic blood loss.
- Hemolytic anemia results from the premature destruction of red blood cells, which can occur due to various intrinsic or extrinsic factors affecting the red blood cells, leading to a decreased life span.
Important Notes
- Degenerative anemia is not a standard classification and may be a misnomer.
- Regenerative anemia refers specifically to the bone marrow's response to anemia, characterized by increased production of red blood cells, often seen in cases of blood loss or hemolysis.
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This quiz covers different types of anemia including hemorrhagic anemia, hemolytic anemia, and regenerative anemia. It explains the causes and characteristics of each type.
