ANEMIA EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
A+ GRADED SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
Anemia - correct answers-disorder
characterized by a deficiency in the number of
red blood cells or a decrease in the quantity of
hemoglobin in the blood.
Red blood cells and hemoglobin are crucial for -
correct answers-transporting oxygen from the
lungs to the body's tissues and organs.
,clinical manifestations of anemia - correct
answers-weakness, fatigue, pallor, muscle pain,
increased respiratory rate, exertional dyspnea,
dizziness, and fainting.
Red blood cells are produced within the bone
marrow through the process of - correct
answers-erythropoiesis:
When arterial oxygen levels are the kidneys
increase production and excretion of to stimulate
the to increase red blood cell
production. - correct answers-1. low
2.erythropoietin
3. bone marrow
,When the serum erythropoietin level is high, it
is anticipated that the hematocrit will be
and when the serum erythropoietin level is
low, it is anticipated that the hematocrit will be
- correct answers-1. low
2. high
Erythrocytes - correct answers-red blood cells
that transport gas to and from the lungs and
tissue cells.
Anemia - correct answers-reduction in the
oxygen-carrying capacity of blood due to a lack
of circulating red blood cells or a decrease in
the quality or quantity of hemoglobin.
Causes of anemia - correct answers-1. acute or
chronic blood loss,
, 2. impaired erythrocyte production
3. increased erythrocyte destruction,
4. or a combination of these factors.
Examples of impaired erythrocyte production -
correct answers-Nutritional: not enough b12 or
folate, renal failure, or endocrine disoders.
inherited genetic defect that causes anemia is
thalassemia syndrome.
hemolysis examples - correct answers-RH
incompatability, transfusion reactions, sickle
cell disease
three types of anemia based on size - correct
answers-microcytic, normocytic, and
macrocytic.