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Anemias and Red Blood Cells
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Anemias and Red Blood Cells

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What is the main consequence of anemia?

  • Increased oxygencarrying capacity
  • Reduced tissue hypoxia
  • Elevated hematocrit levels
  • Paleness and weakness (correct)
  • How are anemias usually classified?

  • By hematocrit levels only
  • Based on RBC morphology only
  • By hemoglobin concentration only
  • Based on the underlying mechanism (correct)
  • What do microcytic, hypochromic anemias suggest?

  • Iron deficiency (correct)
  • Abnormalities in bone marrow erythroid precursor maturation
  • Diverse etiologies
  • Disorders of hemoglobin synthesis
  • Which type of anemia suggests abnormalities in bone marrow erythroid precursor maturation?

    <p>Macrocytic anemias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between internal and external hemorrhage in terms of iron deficiency?

    <p>Internal bleeding leads to iron deficiency; external bleeding does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main clinical effects of acute blood loss?

    <p>Hemodilution and shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

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