Erythropoiesis and Hemoglobin Quiz
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Which protein is responsible for carrying oxygen in erythrocytes?

  • Transferrin
  • Myoglobin
  • Hemoglobin (correct)
  • Ferritin
  • What is the most common cause of microcytic-hypochromic anemia?

  • Iron deficiency (correct)
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Folic acid deficiency
  • Lead poisoning
  • What is the characteristic feature of sideroblastic anemia in the bone marrow?

  • Howell-Jolly bodies
  • Basophilic stippling
  • Heinz bodies
  • Ringed sideroblasts (correct)
  • What is the primary source of energy for erythrocytes due to the lack of mitochondria?

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

    What is the role of Von Willebrand factor in platelet plug formation?

    <p>Activates platelet plug formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a deficiency in protein C?

    <p>Increased risk of venous thrombosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of Factor V Leiden mutation?

    <p>Disables inactivation by protein C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a deficiency in protein S?

    <p>Increased risk of venous thrombosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hypersensitivity is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus?

    <p>Type III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary target of the autoantibodies in systemic lupus erythematosus?

    <p>Host's kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial stage of Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

    <p>Alarm stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is released from the hypothalamus as part of the stress response?

    <p>Corticotropin-releasing hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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