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What can cause circulatory collapse and low hemoglobin/hematocrit levels?
What can cause circulatory collapse and low hemoglobin/hematocrit levels?
- Chronic blood loss (correct)
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Excessive red blood cell production
- Impaired oxygen transport
Which type of anemia is characterized by normocytic and normochromic red blood cells?
Which type of anemia is characterized by normocytic and normochromic red blood cells?
- Sickle cell disease
- Hemolytic anemia (correct)
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Megaloblastic anemia
What is the main cause of megaloblastic anemia?
What is the main cause of megaloblastic anemia?
- Increased iron absorption
- Impaired DNA synthesis (correct)
- Excessive bleeding
- Defective RBC production
Which of the following can trigger sickling episodes in sickle cell disease?
Which of the following can trigger sickling episodes in sickle cell disease?
Aplastic anemia affects which of the following?
Aplastic anemia affects which of the following?
Which condition is characterized by abnormally high red blood cell mass?
Which condition is characterized by abnormally high red blood cell mass?
What does sickle cell disease result from?
What does sickle cell disease result from?
What symptoms can Vitamin B12 deficiency lead to?
What symptoms can Vitamin B12 deficiency lead to?
What can cause iron deficiency anemia?
What can cause iron deficiency anemia?
What initiates vessel spasm in hemostasis?
What initiates vessel spasm in hemostasis?
What characterizes megaloblastic anemia?
What characterizes megaloblastic anemia?
Which protein molecule is required for platelet adhesion during the formation of the Platelet Plug?
Which protein molecule is required for platelet adhesion during the formation of the Platelet Plug?
Which clotting factors are synthesized in the liver using Vitamin K?
Which clotting factors are synthesized in the liver using Vitamin K?
Which pathway results in faster clotting, typically within 15 seconds?
Which pathway results in faster clotting, typically within 15 seconds?
What is the main process involved in Clot Retraction?
What is the main process involved in Clot Retraction?
What is the primary process in Clot Dissolution (Fibrinolysis)?
What is the primary process in Clot Dissolution (Fibrinolysis)?
Which condition is an exaggerated form of hemostasis that predisposes to thrombosis and blood vessel occlusion?
Which condition is an exaggerated form of hemostasis that predisposes to thrombosis and blood vessel occlusion?
'Venous stasis' leading to prolonged bed rest or immobility can result in increased risk of what condition?
'Venous stasis' leading to prolonged bed rest or immobility can result in increased risk of what condition?
'Thrombocytopenia' is characterized by a reduction in platelet number to less than what value?
'Thrombocytopenia' is characterized by a reduction in platelet number to less than what value?
