10 Questions
In males, anemia is present if the hematocrit is below:
$41%$ (hemoglobin less than $13.5$ g/dL)
What is the most common cause of anemia?
Iron deficiency
What is the function of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body?
Deliver oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs
What is hemoglobin (Hb) composed of?
Heme and globin
Anemia may result from all of the following EXCEPT:
$\text{Decreased production of platelets}$
What is the major regulator of platelet production?
Thrombopoietin
What is the normal lifespan of platelets in the circulating blood?
7-10 days
Which receptors are involved in the adhesion of platelets to subendothelial connective tissue?
$Gp Ib, Gp IIb, Gp IIIa and GP Ia$
What is the volume range of platelets?
$6-10 FL$
Which humoral agents control the production of platelets?
$Thrombopoietin and IL-2$
This quiz covers the definition, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, classification, diagnosis approach, and complications of anemia. It aims to test the understanding of anemia's subtypes and cutoff values for diagnosis.
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