Hereditary Hemolytic Anemia Quiz

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Which organ produces erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates red cell production?

  • Spleen
  • Kidneys (correct)
  • Liver
  • Duodenum

What is the most common type of hemoglobin in adults?

  • HgbC
  • HgbB
  • HgbA (correct)
  • HgbD

What is the primary function of hemoglobin?

  • Producing red blood cells
  • Regulating iron metabolism
  • Eliminating carbon dioxide
  • Transporting oxygen (correct)

What happens to damaged or poorly shaped red cells?

<p>They are eliminated by the spleen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component makes up almost half of the blood volume?

<p>Red blood cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the lymphatic system?

<p>Carrying waste products away from cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual cause of anemia as a result of bone marrow damage?

<p>Excessive blood loss (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the spleen in protecting the body against infection?

<p>Filtering and removing old red blood cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, hormones, leukocytes, red cells, platelets, and antibodies?

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

Which type of leukocyte is most numerous and plays a vital role in inflammatory reactions?

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

What is the primary function of red blood cells (RBC)?

<p>Transporting oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of platelets in the blood?

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

Which of the following is a primary focus in the treatment of anemia?

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

What is the term for anemia characterized by the abnormal development of white cell precursors and megakaryocytes?

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

Which of the following can cause folic acid deficiency anemia?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of pernicious anemia?

<p>Autoantibodies directed against gastric mucosal cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a genetic abnormality that prevents normal survival in hereditary hemolytic anemia?

<p>Abnormal shape of red cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of sickle cell disease?

<p>Abnormal hemoglobin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hereditary hemolytic anemia is predominantly found in persons of African descent?

<p>Hemoglobin S (sickle hemoglobin) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main treatment option for hereditary spherocytosis?

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

Which of the following is a common genetic disease that results in iron overload due to the inability to reduce iron levels?

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

What is the most common type of anemia?

<p>Iron-deficiency anemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following laboratory tests is characteristic of iron-deficiency anemia?

<p>Low serum ferritin and serum iron, higher than normal serum iron-binding protein, lower than normal percentage iron saturation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of iron-deficiency anemia in adults?

<p>Chronic blood loss from gastrointestinal tract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of polycythemia?

<p>Renal tumor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main manifestation of primary polycythemia?

<p>Overproduction of red cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main diagnostic evaluation for anemia?

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

What is the primary treatment for secondary polycythemia?

<p>Periodic removal of excess blood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential complication of polycythemia?

<p>Clot formation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of reduced arterial oxygen saturation in polycythemia?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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