Module 2 - Microcytic-Hypochromic Anemias Flashcards
1
Q
How is microcytic-hypochromic anemias characterized?
A
abnormally small erythrocytes that have abnormally reduced amounts of hemoglobin
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Q
microcytic-hypochromic anemias can result from ?
A
(1) disorders of iron metabolism, (2) disorders of porphyrin and heme synthesis, or (3) disorders of globin synthesis. Specific conditions include iron deficiency anemia, sideroblastic anemia, and thalassemia.
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Q
What are conditions under microcytic-hypochromic anemias
A
iron deficiency anemia, sideroblastic anemia, and thalassemia.
