10 Questions
Which shape should a normal red blood cell have?
Biconcave disc
What is the significance of the central pallor in red blood cells?
It should occupy at least ⅓ of the total diameter of the cells
What is the term for red cells with a central pallor occupying more than 30-45% of the cell diameter?
Hypochromic red cells
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with hypochromic red cells?
Sideroblastic anemia
What is the term for red cells with an increased hemoglobin content?
Hyperchromic red cells
Which of the following is NOT associated with hypochromic red cells?
Sideroblastic
What is the term for red cells with a central pallor occupying less than 30-45% of the cell diameter?
Normochromic red cells
What are the possible causes of elongation or pointy structures in red blood cells?
Breakage of RBC
What is the term for red cells with an increased hemoglobin content?
Hyperchromic red cells
What is the significance of the circular disc shape of a normal red blood cell?
It helps in oxygen transport.
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