Anemia
Anemia ( 42 Questions)
This choice is incorrect because hemolytic anemia typically presents with normocytic and normochromic red blood cells, as the bone marrow compensates by releasing immature red blood cells.
This choice is incorrect because sickle cell anemia is characterized by the presence of sickle-shaped red blood cells and is not associated with microcytic and hypochromic cells.
This choice is correct. Thalassemia is a type of anemia in which the synthesis of globin chains is impaired, leading to microcytic and hypochromic red blood cells.
This choice is incorrect because pernicious anemia is associated with macrocytic and normochromic red blood cells due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
A) This choice is incorrect because hemolytic anemia typically presents with normocytic and normochromic red blood cells, as the bone marrow compensates by releasing immature red blood cells.
B) This choice is incorrect because sickle cell anemia is characterized by the presence of sickle-shaped red blood cells and is not associated with microcytic and hypochromic cells.
C) This choice is correct. Thalassemia is a type of anemia in which the synthesis of globin chains is impaired, leading to microcytic and hypochromic red blood cells.
D) This choice is incorrect because pernicious anemia is associated with macrocytic and normochromic red blood cells due to vitamin B12 deficiency.