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Normacytic and Microcytic Anaemia
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1Myeloid stem cells develop into any type of cell except red blood cells
- ATrue
- BFalse
2Erythrocytes take _ days to mature and have a life span of _ days
- A1-2
- B2-4
- C100
- D50
3Of globin, amino acids and iron, which is passed out of the body as billirubin?
- AIron
- BAmino acids
- CGlobin
4In which layer would the platelets and leukocytes be found?
- ATop
- BMiddle
- CBottom
5How do you differentiate a R.B.C from a reticulocyte?
- AR.B.C's do not contain RNA
- BReticulocytes don't have a nucleus
- CReticulocytes have more Hb
6Blood samples must be mixed before testing to imitate patient blood consistency
- ATrue
- BFalse
7How does the principle of cell conducting work?
- AR.B.C's are poor conductors of electricity, and so when passing through an aperture will stop the current
- BR.B.C's are excellent conductors of electricity, and so when passing through an aperture will pass a current along
- CLarge cells leave more of a gap
- DLarge cells show a spike in current
8Name the 4 main categories looked at when analysing blood disorders
- Ag of Hb/L (HGB)
- BMean cell Hb (MCH)
- CMean cell volume (MCV)
- DMean cell Hb Conc (MCC)
9Male Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate- (Age + 10)/2
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Which of the following can effect Hb counts (barring illness/deficiencies)?
- AAge
- BDehydration
- CSex
- DDiet
- ECity dweller
11What is the key identifier of Normacytic Anaemia?
- ANormal red blood cells
- BLarge red blood cells
- CSmall red blood cells
- DUnusual loss of red blood cells
12What is the normal range of HGB?
- A120-170 g/l
- B50-100 g/l
- C100-150 g/l
13Which of the following is NOT a cause of Noramcytic A's?
- AAcute blood loss
- BChronic disease
- CRenal failure
- DIron deficiency
14In N.A, the MCV is low and the HGB is normal
- ATrue
- BFalse
15Why would a patient be given a bone marrow transplant instead of a transfusion in some cases of N.A's?
- ATo replace lost blood
- BIn the case of metastasis, to restore blood production
- CTo prevent unusual R.B.C destruction
16What are the two causes of microcytic anaemia?
- AIron deficiency
- BThalassaemia
- CB12 deficiency
- DBlood loss
17Thalassaemia is a genetic abnormality that reduces iron absorption
- ATrue
- BFalse
18How do you intenfidy Mi.A?
- ALow HGB
- BLow MCV
- CHigh HBG
- DNormal MCV
19Which type of Microcytic A is shown here?
- AIron deficient
- BTalassaemia
- CB12 deficient
- DPernicious anaemia
20This is B12 deficient anaemia
- ATrue
- BFalse
21Which of the following are symptoms of Iron Deficient Anaemia?
- ATiredness
- BIndented 'Spoon' Nails
- CGlossitis
- DFlushed skin
- EPsoriasis
22When treating iron deficiency, you treat the underlying cause first
- ATrue
- BFalse
23Which of the following is used when iron is dangerously low?
- AOral ferrous sulphate
- BIron injection
- CTransfusion
24What is the definition of Anisocytosis
- ASize variation
- BColour variation
- CMorphological variation
25How do you test for the causes of Fe deficiency
- ATest serum ferratin
- BTest serum Fe
- CCheck diet
26Iron is supplied by circulating transferrin
- ATrue
- BFalse
27The normal level of body iron is between 3-5g
- ATrue
- BFalse
28Where is iron gained from?
- AThe diet
- BRecycled red blood cells
- COld proteins
- DBroken down muscle tissue
29Regular transfusions can lead to iron overload
- ATrue
- BFalse
30Fe deficiency can be caused by inadequate supply and...
- AIncreased demand
- BIncreased absorption
- CLiver problems
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- Haematology and Anatomy (Red Blood Cells) Quiz on Normacytic and Microcytic Anaemia, created by gina_evans0312 on 08/01/2014.
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