Hematology Abnormalities Quiz

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What does an increased mean corpuscular volume (MCV) indicate in blood cells?

Decreased size of red blood cells

No impact on red blood cell size

Increased size of red blood cells (correct)

Normal size of red blood cells

What is the typical range of normal adult hemoglobin (HbA) in the body?

80%-85%

90%-95%

95%-98% (correct)

60%-70%

What is the likely red cell condition when the hematocrit (HCT) reflects a decrease due to enlarged red cell size?

Anisocytosis (correct)

Leukopenia

Neutropenia

Thalassemia

Which characteristic is NOT typically found on a peripheral blood smear in the condition described?

Presence of small platelets Signup and view all the answers

Which component is typically increased in 90% of cases with the condition described?

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) Signup and view all the answers

What is the major difference between quantitative and qualitative defects in hemoglobinopathy?

Quantitative defects result in reduced hemoglobin levels, while qualitative defects affect the hemoglobin structure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Hemoglobinopathy?

Inherited or genetic defect related to hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal percentage of HbA (azẞ2) in normal adult hemoglobin?

95%-98% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Hemoglobinopathy results in a structural abnormality of the hemoglobin molecule?

Qualitative defect Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition of a person who has only one affected gene in Hemoglobinopathy?

Trait condition Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a syndrome associated with Hemoglobinopathy?

Leukemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Beta Thalassemia Minor?

Only one allele is affected Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical percentage of HbA₂ (α262) in normal adult hemoglobin?

2-3% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Hemoglobinopathy results in a deficiency in the synthesis of normal adult hemoglobin?

Quantitative defect Signup and view all the answers

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