Anemia Flashcards
1
Q
Decreased number of erythrocytes
A
Anemia
2
Q
Absence of “all” formed blood elements
A
Aplastic anemia
3
Q
inability to absorb vitamin B12 normally
A
Pernicious anemia
4
Q
red blood cells are destroyed too rapidly.
Premature destruction of red blood cells by spleen due to inadequate number of circulating red blood cells.
A
Hemolytic anemia
5
Q
red blood cells assumed an abnormal sickle shape.
an abnormal hemoglobin that is genetic
A
Sickle cell anemia
6
Q
Mild or severe anemia due to reduced hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells than normal.
A
Thalassemia
