Erythropoiesis and Erythrogram Clinical Pathology Quiz
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What is the definition of the erythron?

  • The red blood cells and their precursors in the bone marrow. (correct)
  • The platelets and their precursors in the bone marrow.
  • The plasma and its components in the bone marrow.
  • The white blood cells and their precursors in the bone marrow.
  • Which parameter found on a routine complete blood count (CBC) is related to the size of red blood cells?

  • HCT
  • MCHC
  • MCV (correct)
  • MCH
  • What is the significance of evaluating reticulocytes and nucleated erythrocytes in a patient?

  • Detecting hereditary disorders of erythropoiesis. (correct)
  • Determining the iron levels in the patient.
  • Assessing the platelet count.
  • Measuring the white blood cell count.
  • Which factors are important in erythropoiesis?

    <p>Hemoglobin and iron levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hyperfibrinogenemia in large animals signify?

    <p>Impaired blood clotting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of hemoglobin?

    <p>To transport oxygen from lungs to tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major site of iron distribution in the body?

    <p>Erythrocyte hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is a major rate-limiting enzyme in heme synthesis?

    <p>5-aminolevulenic acid synthase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathway generates NADPH, a cofactor for glutathione reductase?

    <p>Pentose phosphate pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed is associated with pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency?

    <p>Beagle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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