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Which component of human blood carries oxygen to the tissues and carbon dioxide away from the tissues?
Which component of human blood carries oxygen to the tissues and carbon dioxide away from the tissues?
- Erythrocytes (correct)
- Lymphocytes
- Plasma
- Platelets
What does MCV stand for in the context of describing red blood cells?
What does MCV stand for in the context of describing red blood cells?
- Mean Corpuscular Cell
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration
- Mean Corpuscular Volume (correct)
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
What is the function of Hemoglobin (HgB) in red blood cells?
What is the function of Hemoglobin (HgB) in red blood cells?
- Carrying oxygen to the tissues (correct)
- Maintaining blood clotting
- Protein carrier for white blood cells
- Transporting carbon dioxide in the blood
What does HCT measure in the blood?
What does HCT measure in the blood?
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Which component of the blood is primarily affected in iron deficiency anemia?
Which component of the blood is primarily affected in iron deficiency anemia?
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What is the characteristic red blood cell morphology typically seen in patients with macrocytic anemias?
What is the characteristic red blood cell morphology typically seen in patients with macrocytic anemias?
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Which of the following is NOT a commonly used pharmacologic agent in the management of anemias?
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used pharmacologic agent in the management of anemias?
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Which type of anemia can be caused by certain medications or drugs?
Which type of anemia can be caused by certain medications or drugs?
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