Advanced Pathophysiology Week 3 Quiz- Version 2

Advanced Pathophysiology Week 3 Quiz- Version 2 Question 1 2 / 2 pts In some anemias, the erythrocytes are present in various sizes, which is referred to as Correct! anisocytosis. poikilocytosis. microcytosis. isocytosis. Additional descriptors of erythrocytes associated with some anemias include anisocytosis (assuming various sizes) or poikilocytosis (assuming various shapes) (Figure 26-1). Question 2 2 / 2 pts What is the pathophysiologic process of aplastic anemia? Correct! Autoimmune disease against hematopoiesis by activated cytotoxic T cells Inherited genetic disorder with recessive X-linked transmission Malignancy of the bone marrow in which unregulated proliferation of erythrocytes crowd out other blood cells Autoimmune disease against hematopoiesis by activated immunoglobulins Most cases of AA result from an autoimmune disease directed against hematopoietic stem cells. Cytotoxic T cells (Tc cells) appear to be the main culprits. Question 3 2 / 2 pts The body compensates for anemia by Correct! increasing rate and depth of breathing. capillary vasoconstriction. hemoglobin holds on to oxygen more firmly. kidneys release more erythropoietin.