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What is the primary defect that causes hereditary spherocytosis?
A deficiency in spectrin gene expression
What is the primary defect that causes hereditary elliptocytosis?
A deficiency in band 4.1 proteins
What is the result of erythrocytes' inability to adapt to changes in their environment in both hereditary spherocytosis and hereditary elliptocytosis?
Premature destruction of the cell
Test your knowledge on hereditary spherocytosis and hereditary elliptocytosis in this quiz. Learn about the primary defects in spectrin gene expression and band 4.1 protein deficiency that cause these conditions, resulting in spherical and elliptical erythrocytes that are unable to adapt to changes in their environment. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of these fragile blood disorders.
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