Heme Exam 1 Microcytic Hypoproliferative Anemia 2026 | Study Guide & Q&A

Heme Exam 1 Microcytic
Hypoproliferative Anemia
2026 | Study Guide & Q&A
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, Define hemoglobin (Hgb) oxygen carrying capacity of blood




Normal ranges for hemoglobin: Male vs. female males = 13.5-18 g/dL
females = 12-16 g/dL



Define hematocrit (Hct) percentage of RBC of total blood




Normal ranges for hematocrit: Male vs. female males = 40-54%
females = 38-47%



What are the hemoglobin and hematocrit values for Hgb < 13.5 g/dL
anemia in males? Hct <40%



What are the hemoglobin and hematocrit values for Hgb <12 g/dL
anemia in females? Hct <38%



____ is needed to make hemoglobin iron




3 places the iron is stored in the body 1. RBC
2. macrophages
3. bone marrow


Define MCV average volume of RBC




MCV of microcytic anemia <80 micro m³




MCV of normochromic anemia 80-100 micro m³




MCV of macrocytic anemia >100 micro m³




3 most common causes for microcytic anemia 1. iron deficiency
2. thalassemia
3. anemia of chronic disease


3 most common causes for macrocytic anemia 1. vitamin B12 deficiency
2. folic acid deficiency
3. megaloblastic


What is the most common cause of anemia worldwide? iron deficiency anemia (IDA)