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Which type of anemia is characterized by small red blood cells with too little hemoglobin inside them?

Aplastic Anemia
Sickle Cell Anemia
Megaloblastic Anemia
Blood Loss Anemia (correct)

What can lead to slow reproduction of erythroblasts in the bone marrow?

Lack of vitamin B12 (correct)
Certain industrial chemicals
Excessive x-ray treatment
Exposure to gamma ray radiation

What does bone marrow aplasia mean?

Excessive destruction of bone marrow
Lack of functioning bone marrow (correct)
Overproduction of red blood cells
Abnormal increase in white blood cells

Which factor can cause complete destruction of bone marrow followed by lethal anemia?

Exposure to gamma ray radiation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can result in red blood cells that are much smaller than normal and have too little hemoglobin inside them?

Inability to absorb enough iron from the intestines (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of red blood cells in microcytic, hypochromic anemia?

The red blood cells are much smaller than normal and have too little hemoglobin inside them. Signup and view all the answers

How can bone marrow aplasia lead to lethal anemia?

Bone marrow aplasia means lack of functioning bone marrow, which can result in complete destruction of bone marrow, followed in a few weeks by lethal anemia. Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to slow reproduction of erythroblasts in the bone marrow?

Loss of any one of vitamin B12, folic acid, and intrinsic factor from the stomach mucosa can lead to slow reproduction of erythroblasts in the bone marrow. Signup and view all the answers

What are the causes of anemia due to chronic blood loss?

In chronic blood loss, a person frequently cannot absorb enough iron from the intestines to form hemoglobin as rapidly as it is lost, resulting in microcytic, hypochromic anemia. Signup and view all the answers

What can cause complete destruction of bone marrow followed by lethal anemia?

Exposure to gamma ray radiation from a nuclear bomb blast can cause complete destruction of bone marrow, followed in a few weeks by lethal anemia. Signup and view all the answers