DAILY QUIZ 14

What is the definition of anemia?

• A condition characterized by high levels of hemoglobin in the blood

• A reduction in the number of white blood cells

• A decrease in the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood

• An increase in the volume of plasma in the blood

Which of the following is a type of anemia classified by its morphological characteristics?

• Hemolytic anemia

• Aplastic anemia

• Iron-deficiency anemia

• Megaloblastic anemia

Which type of anemia is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12 or folic acid?

• Microcytic anemia

• Normocytic anemia

• Hemolytic anemia

• Megaloblastic anemia

Iron-deficiency anemia is primarily characterized by:

• Macrocytic red blood cells

• Microcytic and hypochromic red blood cells

• Normocytic and normochromic red blood cells

• Spherocytic red blood cells

Which of the following symptoms is most commonly associated with anemia?

• Hypertension

• Bradycardia

• Pallor and fatigue

• Hyperactivity

Which of the following is a common cause of hemolytic anemia?

• Chronic blood loss

• Autoimmune destruction of red blood cells

• Iron deficiency

• Bone marrow failure

Aplastic anemia is primarily caused by:

• Vitamin B12 deficiency

• Bone marrow suppression

• Hemorrhage

• Iron deficiency

Anemia of chronic disease is typically associated with:

• Infections and inflammatory diseases

• Acute trauma

• High altitude adaptation

• Excessive iron intake

Which of the following laboratory findings is characteristic of microcytic anemia?

• Elevated mean corpuscular volume (MCV)

• Decreased mean corpuscular volume (MCV)

• Increased reticulocyte count

• Elevated serum iron

Pernicious anemia is caused by the malabsorption of:

• Iron

• Folic acid

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin D