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What is the most common macrocytic anemia caused by?
What is the most common macrocytic anemia caused by?
- Iron deficiency
- Vitamin B12 deficiency (correct)
- Folic acid deficiency
- Vitamin C deficiency
Which test can determine the lack of intrinsic factor or problem in absorption in the ileum/small intestines?
Which test can determine the lack of intrinsic factor or problem in absorption in the ileum/small intestines?
- Stool test
- Schilling test (correct)
- Colonoscopy
- Upper endoscopy
What causes alcohol-induced macrocytic, megaloblastic anemia?
What causes alcohol-induced macrocytic, megaloblastic anemia?
- Interference with hemoglobin synthesis
- Interference with folic acid absorption (correct)
- Interference with iron absorption
- Interference with vitamin B12 absorption
What is the characteristic feature of pure RBC aplasia?
What is the characteristic feature of pure RBC aplasia?
Which cell is considered the central cell of inflammation?
Which cell is considered the central cell of inflammation?
What is the main effect of histamine release from mast cells?
What is the main effect of histamine release from mast cells?
Which chemical mediator induces increased vascular permeability and leukocyte adhesion to endothelial cells?
Which chemical mediator induces increased vascular permeability and leukocyte adhesion to endothelial cells?
What is the main function of neutrophils in the inflammatory response?
What is the main function of neutrophils in the inflammatory response?
What is the role of thrombin in the clotting process?
What is the role of thrombin in the clotting process?
What is the primary cause of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?
What is the primary cause of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)?
What distinguishes essential thrombocythemia (ET) from other conditions mentioned in the text?
What distinguishes essential thrombocythemia (ET) from other conditions mentioned in the text?
How does immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) differ from essential thrombocythemia (ET)?
How does immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) differ from essential thrombocythemia (ET)?
