MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is a rare disease caused by a decrease in or damage to marrow stem cells, damage to the microenvironment within the marrow, or replacement of the marrow with fat.(PPIs>
A
delirium
B
Aplastic anemia
C
Sickle cell
D
paresthesias
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Acquired aplastic anemia is a rare, serious blood disorder, due to failure of the bone marrow failure to produce blood cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aplastic anemia: Aplastic anemia is defined by reduced blood stem cell production which leads to low numbers of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. This can lead to increased fatigue, infection risk, bruising or bleeding.

Detailed explanation-3: -In leukemia, a cancer of the blood, the bone marrow makes abnormal white blood cells. In aplastic anemia, the bone marrow doesn’t make red blood cells. In myeloproliferative disorders, the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells. More items

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