Iron Deficiency Anemia and Causes

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What is the characteristic of red cells in normocytic normochromic anemia?

Normal size and normal hemoglobin content (correct)

Large size and normal hemoglobin content

Small size and low hemoglobin content

Normal size and low hemoglobin content

What is the underlying cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?

Iron deficiency in the diet (correct)

Deficiency of vitamin B12

Increase in blood hemoglobin level

Genetic aberration in hemocytoblastic cells

What is the characteristic of red blood cells in macrocytic normochromic anemia?

Normal size and normal hemoglobin content

Small size and normal hemoglobin content

Small size and low hemoglobin content

Large size and low hemoglobin content (correct)

What is the characteristic of red cells in polycythemia vera?

Large size and normal hemoglobin content Signup and view all the answers

Which condition leads to the production of large quantities of extra red blood cells?

Hypoxia in high altitudes Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between normocytic normochromic anemia and microcytic hypochromic anemia?

Size of red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin deficiency is associated with macrocytic normochromic anemia?

Vitamin B12 Signup and view all the answers

'Secondary Polycythemia' results from which condition?

'Hypoxia due to failure of oxygen delivery to tissues' Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of iron deficiency anemia following partial gastrectomy?

Chronic blood loss Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia?

Vitamin B12 Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of red cells in megaloblastic anemia?

Oversized and bizarre shapes Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can lead to atrophy of the stomach mucosa causing megaloblastic anemia?

Pernicious anemia Signup and view all the answers

In which condition can erythroblasts not proliferate rapidly enough to form normal red blood cells?

Erythroblastosis fetalis Signup and view all the answers

What type of anemia is characterized by oversized red blood cells and fragile membranes?

Megaloblastic anemia Signup and view all the answers

Which deficiency can result in the production of red cells mostly oversized with bizarre shapes?

Folic acid deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of loss of intrinsic factor from the stomach mucosa on erythroblast production?

Slow reproduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia?

Blood loss Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anemia results from a lack of functioning bone marrow?

Aplastic anemia Signup and view all the answers

In rapid hemorrhage, how long does it usually take for the red blood cell concentration to return to normal?

1-3 days Signup and view all the answers

Which anemia is characterized by red cells being produced that are much smaller than normal?

Iron deficiency anemia Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to iron deficiency anemia in individuals who cannot absorb enough iron from the intestines?

Chronic blood loss Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anemia is a result of reduced red blood cell production?

Iron deficiency anemia Signup and view all the answers

What causes the red cells in iron deficiency anemia to have too little hemoglobin inside them?

Insufficient iron absorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the event called when low oxygen tension in the tissues causes sickling, which leads to ruptured red cells and a further decrease in oxygen tension?

Sickle cell disease crisis Signup and view all the answers

What causes rapid hemolysis and leads to a child being born with serious anemia in Hemolytic anemia of the newborn?

Rh-negative red blood cells in the fetus attacked by antibodies from an Rh-positive mother Signup and view all the answers

What type of anemia is characterized by red cell volume (MCV) and mean cell hemoglobin (MCH) being within normal ranges?

Normocytic normochromic anemia Signup and view all the answers

What leads to the release of a large number of early blast forms of red cells into the blood in Hereditary Hemolytic Anemia?

Newly formed red cells to compensate for destroyed cells Signup and view all the answers

Which condition may result in mild or severe anemia, as well as secondary anemia as seen in chronic renal failure and hypothyroidism?

Thalassemia Signup and view all the answers

In which type of anemia is there a decrease in red blood cells within a few hours, often leading to death?

Sickle cell disease crisis Signup and view all the answers

What type of anemia involves fragile Rh-positive red blood cells attacked by antibodies from an Rh-negative mother?

Hemolytic anemia of the newborn Signup and view all the answers

Which condition classifies anemia based on red cell volume (MCV) and mean cell hemoglobin (MCH)?

Normocytic normochromic anemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of red blood cells in hereditary spherocytosis?

They are small and spherical Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of sickle cell anemia?

Presence of abnormal hemoglobin S Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of low oxygen concentrations on hemoglobin S in sickle cell anemia?

It triggers crystallization within the red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anemia results from a shortened lifespan of red blood cells due to fragility?

Hemolytic anemia Signup and view all the answers

Why do red blood cells in hereditary spherocytosis easily rupture?

They lack the normal loose, baglike cell membrane structure Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the red blood cells in sickle cell anemia from normal cells?

They appear sickle-shaped due to elongation and damage from precipitated hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anemia is characterized by red blood cells that are both small and spherical?

Hereditary spherocytosis Signup and view all the answers

Why do red blood cells in sickle cell anemia become highly fragile?

From damage caused by precipitated hemoglobin crystals Signup and view all the answers