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Which hormone helps in the production of red blood cells, resulting in higher levels of hemoglobin in males compared to females?
Which hormone helps in the production of red blood cells, resulting in higher levels of hemoglobin in males compared to females?
- Progesterone
- Testosterone (correct)
- Estrogen
- Thyroxine
Why are neonates more likely to be diagnosed with anemia compared to adults?
Why are neonates more likely to be diagnosed with anemia compared to adults?
- Neonates have a higher level of testosterone
- Neonates require a larger amount of blood for growth (correct)
- Neonates have a lower level of red blood cells
- Neonates have a higher level of estrogen
Which of the following is a common cause of microcytic anemia?
Which of the following is a common cause of microcytic anemia?
- Aplastic anemia
- Hemolytic anemia
- Megaloblastic anemia
- Iron deficiency anaemia (correct)
What is the characteristic finding on a peripheral smear for macrocytic anemia?
What is the characteristic finding on a peripheral smear for macrocytic anemia?
Which condition is associated with a low iron level, low ferritin level, and low total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)?
Which condition is associated with a low iron level, low ferritin level, and low total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)?
Which laboratory test is most useful in distinguishing iron deficiency anemia from anemia of chronic disease?
Which laboratory test is most useful in distinguishing iron deficiency anemia from anemia of chronic disease?
Which condition is associated with low iron and ferritin levels but high total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)?
Which condition is associated with low iron and ferritin levels but high total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)?
Which condition is associated with a reticulocyte count of less than 2% (hypoproliferative)??
Which condition is associated with a reticulocyte count of less than 2% (hypoproliferative)??
Which type of anaemia is commonly associated in individuals with alcohol abuse?
Which type of anaemia is commonly associated in individuals with alcohol abuse?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic finding on a peripheral smear for macrocytic anemia?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic finding on a peripheral smear for macrocytic anemia?
Which condition is associated with a low iron level, low ferritin level, and high total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)?
Which condition is associated with a low iron level, low ferritin level, and high total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)?
Which condition is associated with a reticulocyte count of 2% or higher (hyperproliferative)?
Which condition is associated with a reticulocyte count of 2% or higher (hyperproliferative)?
Which of the following conditions is most likely to be associated with anisocytosis on a blood film?
Which of the following conditions is most likely to be associated with anisocytosis on a blood film?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by poikilocytosis on a blood film?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by poikilocytosis on a blood film?
A blood film shows both anisocytosis and poikilocytosis. Which condition is the most likely cause?
A blood film shows both anisocytosis and poikilocytosis. Which condition is the most likely cause?
Which organ is primarily responsible for the catabolism of red blood cells beyond 100 days of their lifespan?
Which organ is primarily responsible for the catabolism of red blood cells beyond 100 days of their lifespan?
What is the fate of iron released during the catabolism of red blood cells?
What is the fate of iron released during the catabolism of red blood cells?
Which substance is bilirubin converted into in the liver?
Which substance is bilirubin converted into in the liver?
Which of the following conditions can cause impaired red blood cell production through ineffective erythropoiesis and is associated with bone marrow pathologies?
Which of the following conditions can cause impaired red blood cell production through ineffective erythropoiesis and is associated with bone marrow pathologies?
Which of the following conditions is associated with impaired red blood cell production?
Which of the following conditions is associated with impaired red blood cell production?
Which nutrient deficiency is NOT a potential cause of impaired red blood cell production?
Which nutrient deficiency is NOT a potential cause of impaired red blood cell production?
Which of the following is an intrinsic cause of excessive red blood cell (RBC) destruction?
Which of the following is an intrinsic cause of excessive red blood cell (RBC) destruction?
Which condition is associated with immune-mediated non-immune mediated causes of excessive red blood cell destruction?
Which condition is associated with immune-mediated non-immune mediated causes of excessive red blood cell destruction?
Which of the following conditions can cause non-immune mediated, extrinsic excessive RBC destruction?
Which of the following conditions can cause non-immune mediated, extrinsic excessive RBC destruction?
What is the reference range for MCV in adults?
What is the reference range for MCV in adults?
Which aetiology of anaemia causes Menorrhagia?
Which aetiology of anaemia causes Menorrhagia?
Which type of anaemia is commonly associated with alcohol abuse?
Which type of anaemia is commonly associated with alcohol abuse?
Which of the following conditions is associated with microcytic anemia?
Which of the following conditions is associated with microcytic anemia?
Which type of anemia is characterized by bone marrow failure?
Which type of anemia is characterized by bone marrow failure?
Which type of anemia can be caused by chronic renal disease, acute blood loss and bone marrow failure?
Which type of anemia can be caused by chronic renal disease, acute blood loss and bone marrow failure?
