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What is the most common cause of anemia?
What is the most common cause of anemia?
- Increase iron loss
- Sideroblastic anemia
- Iron deficiency (correct)
- Thalassemia
- Chronic disease
What is the hemoglobin level indicating anemia in males?
What is the hemoglobin level indicating anemia in males?
- > 12 g/dL
- < 11 g/dL
- < 12 g/dL (correct)
- < 10 g/dL
- > 11 g/dL
Which test evaluates the relationship of RBCs surface area to its volume ratio?
Which test evaluates the relationship of RBCs surface area to its volume ratio?
- Red cell count
- Peripheral Blood Smear (PBS)
- Osmotic Fragility Test (OFT) (correct)
- Bone marrow examination
- Reticulocyte count
What is the index of normal erythropoiesis used especially in cases of hemolytic anemia?
What is the index of normal erythropoiesis used especially in cases of hemolytic anemia?
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What causes small and pale red cells due to insufficient hemoglobin?
What causes small and pale red cells due to insufficient hemoglobin?
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What is the main difference between relative anemia and absolute anemia?
What is the main difference between relative anemia and absolute anemia?
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What is the Osmotic Fragility Test (OFT) used for in cases of anemia?
What is the Osmotic Fragility Test (OFT) used for in cases of anemia?
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What are the physical characteristics associated with disorders of red cell formation?
What are the physical characteristics associated with disorders of red cell formation?
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What is the most common cause of anemia?
What is the most common cause of anemia?
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What does a low reticulocyte count indicate in cases of anemia?
What does a low reticulocyte count indicate in cases of anemia?
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