Understanding Anaemia: Definition and Clinical Features
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Understanding Anaemia: Definition and Clinical Features

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Which type of anaemia is characterized by the appearance of RBCs with obvious central pallor and variable size and shape?

  • Microcytic anaemia (correct)
  • Normocytic anaemia
  • Hemolytic anaemia
  • Macrocytic anaemia
  • Which condition is characterized by the destruction of RBCs faster than they can be produced and may lead to the appearance of target cells in the blood film?

  • Thalassemia
  • Hemolytic anaemia (correct)
  • Aplastic anaemia
  • Iron deficiency anaemia
  • Which nutrient deficiencies are commonly associated with macrocytic anaemia?

  • Vitamin B12 and Folate deficiency (correct)
  • Folate and Vitamin C deficiency
  • Iron and Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Iron deficiency and thalassemia
  • What is the main cause of aplastic anaemia?

    <p>Bone marrow failure/suppression to make RBCs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of anaemia is associated with decreased production of RBCs due to conditions like iron deficiency, Vitamin B12 deficiency, and folate deficiency?

    <p>Aplastic anaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic appearance of RBCs in the blood film for microcytic anaemia?

    <p>Small size and anisocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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