Blood and bone marrow

Question 1

Pernicious anemia is the result of autoimmune reaction against the parietal cells and
intrinsic factor itself.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Anisocytosis refers to changes on the size of red blood cells.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Leukemia can result is excessive gingival bleeding.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Neutrophil leukocytosis refers to an increased number of neutrophils in blood.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Folate deficiency and vitamin B12 deficiency both cause microcytic anemia.

Answer 5

False. It causes MACROCYTIC anaemia

Question 6

Inadequate levels of folate may result in demyelinating disease affecting peripheral
nerves and ultimately the spinal cord.

Answer 6

False. Vit B12 leads to demyelinating disease

Question 7

Von Willebrand’s disease is an example of a platelet disorder

Answer 7

False. It’s a vascular disorder. Von Willebrand factor, a protein that helps blood clot

Question 7

Hereditary spherocytosis is the result of defects in red blood cell membrane.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Thalassemia results from defective red blood cell membranes.

Answer 8

False. It’s Hereditary spherocytosis

Question 9

Iron deficiency anemia occurs more often in males than females.

Answer 9

False. Mostly females

Question 10

Breathlessness, heart failure and tachycardia could be a sign of anemia

Answer 10

True