Causes of the different types of anemias

Question 1

Which type of anemia could occur with decreased iron intake/ absorption, increased bleeding

Answer 1

Iron difficiency

Question 2

What type of anemia is caused by a V. B12 deficiency caused by an autoimmune attack

Answer 2

Pernicious anemia

Question 3

Which anemia happens with a bone marrow depression of all blood cells (pancytopenia)

Answer 3

Aplastic anemia

Question 4

Which type of anemia is an inherited codominant disorder where erythrocytes are cresecent/ sickle shaped

Answer 4

Sickle cell

Question 5

Which anemia results from hemoglobin S distorts the shape and causes erythrocytes to carry less oxygen and clog vessels, leading to hypoxia and tissue ischemia

Answer 5

Sickle cell

Question 6

Which type of anemia is a result of abnormal hemoglobin due to a lack of either alpha or beta globin

Answer 6

Thalassemia

Question 7

Which anemia is autosomal dominant inheritance

Answer 7

Thalassemia

Question 8

Whihc anemia is a rare neoplastic disease of abnormally high erythrocytes that increase tissue volume and viscosity, leading to tissue ischemia and necrosis

Answer 8

Polycythemia vera