QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Unique characteristics of erythrocytes include which of the
following?
-Transformation into tissue mast cells
-Flexible deformity
-Lifespan of 7-10 days
-Initiator of hemostasis. Answer: Flexible Deformity
◉ Erythropoietin causes differentiation of stem cells into which of the
following?
-Antibodies
-Platelets
-WBCs
-RBCs. Answer: RBCs
◉ G-CSF will stimulate differentiation of stem cells into which of the
following?
-Neutrophils
-Platelets
,-T cells
-B cells. Answer: Neutrophils
◉ Ferritin and Hemosiderin are storage forms of which of the
following?
-Iron
-Bilirubin
-Folate
-Protein. Answer: Iron
◉ Which of the following stimulates the production of erythropoietin?
-Hypoxia
-Bilirubin
-Vitamin B12
-Cellular injury. Answer: Hypoxia
◉ The MCH and MCHC provide information about which of the
following?
-Erythrocyte size
-Erythrocyte maturity
-Erythrocyte hemoglobin content
-Erythrocyte size variability. Answer: Erythrocyte hemoglobin content
, ◉ Which of the following is not true about vitamin B12?
-Deficiency is more common in the elderly
-It is intrinsic factor dependent
-Several years of this B vitamin are stored in the liver
-Prime source is from vegetables and fruits. Answer: Prime source is
from vegetables and fruits
◉ A Shilling's test can be used to diagnosis which of the following?
-Thalassemia
-B12 deficiency
-Folate deficiency
-Iron deficiency. Answer: -B12 deficiency
◉ Chlorosis indicates which of the following?
-Green stools
-Green skin
-Green emesis
-Green urine. Answer: Green skin
◉ An elevated reticulocyte count in an anemic patient indicates which of
the following?