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colton

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How is oxygen transport affected in a patient with a defect in beta globin chain production? A patient with a defect in alpha chain production?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is not a breakdown product of hemoglobin:
 
  a. Globin
  b. Iron
  c. Haptoglobin
  d. Biliverdin


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

Answer: Defects in globin chain production will impair hemoglobin production. Hemoglobin is the main oxygen-carrying protein, therefore oxygen transport will be impaired in both alpha and beta chain defects because less HbA will be formed. (Objective 2, Level II)

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: C


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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