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What is the function of erythrocytes?
What is the function of erythrocytes?
- Transporting oxygen and removing metabolic waste (correct)
- Synthesizing hemoglobin
- Producing erythropoietin
- Maintaining immunological memory
Which type of cells influence colony-forming unit-erythrocytes to differentiate into erythroblasts?
Which type of cells influence colony-forming unit-erythrocytes to differentiate into erythroblasts?
- Neutrophils
- Basophils
- Monocytes
- Myeloid progenitor cells (correct)
What is the characteristic size of an erythrocyte?
What is the characteristic size of an erythrocyte?
- 10 um
- 5 um
- 20 um
- 8 um (correct)
Which type of normoblast has a centrally located nucleus with 0-1 nucleoli?
Which type of normoblast has a centrally located nucleus with 0-1 nucleoli?
Which disease involves RBCs coated with IgM and complement at 37 degrees Celsius?
Which disease involves RBCs coated with IgM and complement at 37 degrees Celsius?
What can cause immediate intravascular hemolysis in a hemolytic transfusion reaction?
What can cause immediate intravascular hemolysis in a hemolytic transfusion reaction?
What is a characteristic of paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria?
What is a characteristic of paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria?
Which condition can trigger disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) due to the release of tissue factor?
Which condition can trigger disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) due to the release of tissue factor?
What is the hallmark feature of thalassemias?
What is the hallmark feature of thalassemias?
Which population is most commonly affected by beta-thalassemia?
Which population is most commonly affected by beta-thalassemia?
What is a common symptom of beta-thalassemia major in infants?
What is a common symptom of beta-thalassemia major in infants?
Which laboratory finding is characteristic of beta-thalassemia?
Which laboratory finding is characteristic of beta-thalassemia?
What is the genetic basis of Hgb SC disease?
What is the genetic basis of Hgb SC disease?
Which populations are commonly affected by Hemoglobin E disorder?
Which populations are commonly affected by Hemoglobin E disorder?
What characterizes Hemoglobin D disorder?
What characterizes Hemoglobin D disorder?
What is the laboratory characteristic of Hgb SC disease?
What is the laboratory characteristic of Hgb SC disease?
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