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Which type of hemolysis has rapid onset and can be isolated, episodic, or paroxysmal?
Which type of hemolysis has rapid onset and can be isolated, episodic, or paroxysmal?
- Acute hemolysis (correct)
- Acquired hemolysis
- Inherited hemolysis
- Chronic hemolysis
Inherited hemolytic conditions are passed to offspring by mutant genes from the parents. Which type of inheritance requires 2 mutated genes coming from both parents?
Inherited hemolytic conditions are passed to offspring by mutant genes from the parents. Which type of inheritance requires 2 mutated genes coming from both parents?
- Heterozygous inheritance (correct)
- Homozygous inheritance
- Autosomal inheritance
- Acquired inheritance
Which type of anemia classification involves an antibody triggering the RBC to be hemolyzed upon exposure to cold temperature?
Which type of anemia classification involves an antibody triggering the RBC to be hemolyzed upon exposure to cold temperature?
- Intravascular versus extravascular
- Intrinsic versus extrinsic (correct)
- Fragmentation versus macrophage-mediated
- Acute versus chronic
Which type of hemolysis may not be evident if the bone marrow is able to compensate, but may be punctuated over time with hemolytic crises?
Which type of hemolysis may not be evident if the bone marrow is able to compensate, but may be punctuated over time with hemolytic crises?
Which type of anemia classification involves an agent or condition that lyses RBCs in individuals who were previously hematologically normal?
Which type of anemia classification involves an agent or condition that lyses RBCs in individuals who were previously hematologically normal?
Chronic hemolysis is always evident and can be easily diagnosed.
Chronic hemolysis is always evident and can be easily diagnosed.
Inherited hemolytic conditions can only be passed through homozygous inheritance.
Inherited hemolytic conditions can only be passed through homozygous inheritance.
Acquired hemolytic disorders only develop in individuals who were previously hematologically abnormal.
Acquired hemolytic disorders only develop in individuals who were previously hematologically abnormal.
Intrinsic versus extrinsic classification of anemia is based on whether the hemolysis occurs inside or outside the blood vessel.
Intrinsic versus extrinsic classification of anemia is based on whether the hemolysis occurs inside or outside the blood vessel.
Fragmentation versus macrophage-mediated classification of anemia refers to the mechanism of red blood cell destruction.
Fragmentation versus macrophage-mediated classification of anemia refers to the mechanism of red blood cell destruction.
