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cdr_15

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A bone marrow examination was ordered on a patient with a 6.8 g/dL hemoglobin. The examination revealed an increase in fibrous tissue. This is an indication that the anemia is likely the result of a:
 
  a. Proliferation defect
  b. Nuclear maturation defect
  c. Survival defect
  d. Cytoplasmic maturation defect

Question 2

Microcytic hypochromic anemias are associated with which functional abnormality?
 
  a. Defective folate utilization
  b. Bone marrow hypoplasia
  c. Fibrotic bone marrow
  d. Defective hemoglobin synthesis


fatboyy09

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: D


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