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What is the primary characteristic of thalassemia?
What is the primary characteristic of thalassemia?
- Excessive iron accumulation in the body
- Increased production of white blood cells
- Production of abnormal hemoglobin (correct)
- Reduced levels of platelets
What is the main consequence of thalassemia on red blood cells?
What is the main consequence of thalassemia on red blood cells?
- Reduction in blood viscosity
- Increase in white blood cells
- Rapid destruction of red blood cells (correct)
- Improved oxygen-carrying capacity
What type of disorder is thalassemia classified as?
What type of disorder is thalassemia classified as?
- Infectious disease
- Metabolic syndrome
- Autoimmune disorder
- Hereditary blood disorder (correct)
Which of the following best describes the effect of thalassemia on anemia?
Which of the following best describes the effect of thalassemia on anemia?
Who supervised the report on blood film diagnosis for thalassemia?
Who supervised the report on blood film diagnosis for thalassemia?
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Thalassemia
Thalassemia
A hereditary blood disorder causing abnormal hemoglobin production, leading to red blood cell destruction and chronic anemia.
Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin
The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
Red blood cells
Red blood cells
Blood cells carrying oxygen throughout the body.
Hereditary blood disorder
Hereditary blood disorder
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Chronic anemia
Chronic anemia
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Study Notes
Report Title
- Blood film diagnosis for thalassemia
Prepared By
- Bahra bahjat
- Pari muhamad
- Marya saman
- Sakar faisall
Supervised By
- Dr. Lana abdulsalam
Introduction
- Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder
- Characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin
- Leading to the rapid destruction of red blood cells
- Causing chronic anemia
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