This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is useful in helping to distinguish mild asymptomatic iron deficiency from ... (Read 50 times)

lilldybug07

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following is useful in helping to distinguish mild asymptomatic iron deficiency from thalassemia trait?
 
  a. Low MCV with relatively high red blood count
  b. Mild anemia
  c. Increased osmotic fragility
  d. Increased ferritin

Question 2

Hb Barts is composed of:
 
  a. a4
  b. g4
  c. b4
  d. z4


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

komodo7

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The red blood cell (RBC) count is relatively high with a low MCV in thalassemia trait. In iron deficiency the MCV can be low, but the red count is also low. None of the other findings listed distinguish the two from one another.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Hb Barts is composed of four gamma (g) chains. It is present at birth in all forms of a-thalassemia, even the silent carrier state (one gene deletion).


lilldybug07

  • Member
  • Posts: 546
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

nathang24

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

Asthma attacks and symptoms usually get started by specific triggers (such as viruses, allergies, gases, and air particles). You should talk to your doctor about these triggers and find ways to avoid or get rid of them.

Did you know?

The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.

Did you know?

Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.

iron iron
Hereditary Leptin Deficiency Hereditary Leptin Deficiency
These photos show a rat burying a test object from which it has just received a single mild shock. These photos show a rat burying a test object from which it has just received a single mild shock.
Effect of antidiuretic hormone deficiency. Effect of antidiuretic hormone deficiency.
Altered Red Blood Cells with Folate Deficiency Altered Red Blood Cells with Folate Deficiency
Strawberries contain iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin K and vitamin E Strawberries contain iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin K and vitamin E
Video: Summary of female reproductive cycle days 1-28

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library