A patient presents with chronic fatigue, pallor, and shortness of breath. Blood tests reveal microcytic, hypochromic red blood cells. Further investigation shows a defect in iron absorption in the intestines. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely responsible for these findings?
Pernicious anemia
Sickle cell anemia
Iron-deficiency anemia
Thalassemia
Related Questions
Properties of leucocytes are I. they are nucleated II. they are denucleated like RBC III. they are 6000-8000 mm^(-3) of blood IV. they are long lived V. they are short lived Choose the appropriate option with correct properties
I, III and V
II, IV and V
I, IV and V
I, III and V
A reduction in the number of blood platelets is called
thrombocytopenia
haemophilia
anaemia
hypertension
In individuals with blood type AB, which of the following BEST describes the interaction between their blood serum and erythrocytes from a type O individual?
No agglutination occurs
Agglutination occurs due to anti-A antibodies
Agglutination occurs due to anti-B antibodies
Agglutination occurs due to both anti-A and anti-B antibodies
Which of the following is the most abundant type of white blood cell in a healthy adult human?
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Eosinophils
A patient suffering from severe burns experiences extensive plasma loss. Which of the following blood components would be MOST crucial to administer immediately to stabilize their circulatory volume?
Packed red blood cells
Platelet concentrate
Plasma expanders like dextran
Whole blood
Erythrocytes of adult rabbit and other mammals are formed in
Liver
Spleen
Kidney
Red bone marrow
Haemoglobin is
An oxygen carrier in human blood
A protein used as food supplement
An oxygen scavenger in root nodules
A plant protein with high lysine content
Name of blood cells, whose reduction in number can cause clotting disorder, leading to excessive loss of blood from the body.
Thrombocytes
Erythrocytes
Leucocytes
Neutrophils
Which of the following are located in tunica media of human blood vessels?
Collagen fibres and smooth muscle
Squamous epithelium and striated muscle
Yellow fibres and smooth muscle
Yellow fibres and striated muscle
The disease that occurs when the haemoglobin content of the blood goes down to
plurisy
anaemia
emphysema
pneumonia