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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the consequence of a deficiency in protein C?

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

What is the primary effect of Factor V Leiden mutation?

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

What is the consequence of a deficiency in protein S?

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

Which type of hypersensitivity is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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