Author Question: Bone marrow failure causes pancytopenia: a. In the peripheral blood only b. In the bone marrow ... (Read 225 times)

chandani · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Bone marrow failure causes pancytopenia:

a. In the peripheral blood only
b. In the bone marrow only
c. In both the bone marrow and the peripheral blood
d. In the bone marrow, peripheral blood, and spleen

Question 2

Which of the following patients fits the typical patient demographics for aplastic anemia?

a. Infant
b. A 65-year-old adult
c. A 45-year-old adult
d. A 7-year-old child

wtf444 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Bone marrow failure results in a decrease in all the blood cells' elements in the bone marrow (hence it is called bone marrow failure). Because blood cells are not being produced in adequate numbers in the bone marrow to enter the peripheral blood, pancytopenia is also seen in the blood.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Aplastic anemia can be found at any age, but it is most characteristically found in young adults 10 to 25 years old, as well as in those older than 60 years.