Sickle Cell Anemia Quiz
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Which of the following best describes sickle cell anemia?

  • A group of diseases in which hemoglobin A is completely replaced by normal hemoglobin S
  • A group of diseases in which hemoglobin A is partly replaced by abnormal sickle hemoglobin S (correct)
  • A group of diseases in which hemoglobin A is completely replaced by abnormal sickle hemoglobin S
  • A group of diseases in which hemoglobin A is partly replaced by normal hemoglobin S
  • Which factor increases the risk of sickle cell anemia?

  • Having parents heterozygous for hemoglobin S
  • Being of African American descent
  • Having parents heterozygous for hemoglobin S and being of African American descent (correct)
  • None of the above
  • What test is frequently used for screening purposes in sickle cell anemia?

  • Complete blood count
  • Sickle turbidity test (Sickledex) (correct)
  • Fingerstick test
  • Hemoglobin electrophoresis
  • How does the shape of red blood cells change in sickle cell anemia?

    <p>They become larger and elongated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional test is necessary to distinguish between sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease if the sickle turbidity test is positive?

    <p>Hemoglobin electrophoresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sickle Cell Anemia

    • Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin, leading to rigid and sickle-shaped red blood cells.

    Risk Factors

    • Having a family history of sickle cell anemia increases the risk of developing the disease.

    Screening and Diagnosis

    • The sickle turbidity test is frequently used for screening purposes in sickle cell anemia.
    • If the sickle turbidity test is positive, a hemoglobin electrophoresis test is necessary to distinguish between sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease.

    Red Blood Cell Changes

    • In sickle cell anemia, the shape of red blood cells changes from the normal disk shape to a sickle or crescent shape due to the abnormal hemoglobin.

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    Test your knowledge on sickle cell anemia, a group of hemoglobinopathies characterized by the presence of abnormal sickle hemoglobin S. Learn about its causes, risk factors, and screening methods in this informative quiz.

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