Erythropoiesis Disorders Quiz

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What is the main effect of anemia on the red blood cells?

  • Higher MCHC
  • Decreased RCM (correct)
  • Elevated RBC count
  • Increased MCV

Which term is synonymous with the circulating red blood cells in the body?

  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Leukocytosis
  • Hematopoiesis
  • Red Cell Mass (correct)

What is the opposite condition of anemia?

  • Leukopenia
  • Thrombocytosis
  • Neutropenia
  • Polycythemia (correct)

What does the term 'Anemia' mean in Greek?

<p>Without blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anemia mainly leads to what in terms of oxygen delivery to tissues?

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

What are the classic symptoms generally seen in anemia?

<p>Fatigue and shortness of breath (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with anemia?

<p>Blurred vision (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an increase in heart rate aim to achieve in response to anemia?

<p>Increase oxygen levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical consequence of higher hematocrit levels?

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

What causes relative polycythemia in relation to hematocrit levels?

<p>Fluid shift from intravascular to extravascular (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which response helps to normalize red cell count and oxygen distribution in anemia?

<p>Erythropoietic response (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is used to classify anemia according to RBC size and hemoglobin content?

<p>MCV, MCH, MCHC (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anemia is characterized by a normal cell size but small production of red blood cells?

<p>Normocytic anemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In normocytic anemia, why must RBC morphology be examined?

<p>To rule out a dimorphic population (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition results in reduced hemoglobin synthesis and is characterized by microcytic hypochromic cells?

<p>Microcytic anemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes macrocytic anemia?

<p>Reduced DNA synthesis leading to nuclear-cytoplasmic asynchrony (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anemia is related to membrane changes due to disruption of the cholesterol-to-phospholipid ratio?

<p>Sideroblastic anemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes hemolytic anemia from other types of anemia?

<p>RBC released in bone marrow but a problem in circulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause normocytic anemia?

<p>Premature destruction and shortened survival of RBCs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes microcytic hypochromic cells?

<p>Increased central pallor with MCHC &lt;32 g/dL (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anemia results from asynchrony between nuclear and cytoplasmic development?

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

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