CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

HAEMATOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The lack of sufficient red blood cells in the blood system is called
A
cyanosis
B
anemia
C
hemochromatosis
D
hypoxia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. Having anemia, also referred to as low hemoglobin, can make you feel tired and weak.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acute anemia occurs when there is an abrupt drop in red blood cells, usually due to acute hemorrhage or hemolysis.

Detailed explanation-3: -The word anemia is derived from the ancient Greek word anaimi, meaning “lack of blood.” In medicine, anemia refers to a decreased number of circulating red blood cells. It is diagnosed with a test called a complete blood count, or CBC.

Detailed explanation-4: -When you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells, you have a condition called anemia. This means your blood has lower than normal hemoglobin (Hgb) levels. Hemoglobin is the part of the red blood cell (RBC) that carries oxygen to all the cells in your body.

Detailed explanation-5: -When some-thing goes wrong in your blood, it can affect your health and quality of life. Many types of anemia exist, such as iron-deficiency anemia, pernicious anemia, aplastic anemia, and hemo-lytic anemia. The different types of anemia are linked to various diseases and conditions.

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