PATHOLOGY MCQ
HAEMOPOIETIC SYSTEM
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Question
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Which of these condition below related to reticulocytosis?
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Thalassemia
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Anemia of chronic disease
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Iron deficiency anemia
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Reticulocytosis (increased RETICs) without anemia can be a key indicator that the bone marrow is responding to a need for increased red blood cell production. Causes include compensated blood loss or hemolysis and hypoxia.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thalassemia (thal-uh-SEE-me-uh) is an inherited blood disorder that causes your body to have less hemoglobin than normal. Hemoglobin enables red blood cells to carry oxygen. Thalassemia can cause anemia, leaving you fatigued. If you have mild thalassemia, you might not need treatment.
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