Blood Disorders

Which vitamin deficiency is commonly associated with Pernicious Anemia?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B12

What is the role of intrinsic factor in Pernicious Anemia?

• Intrinsic factor is necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 in Pernicious Anemia.

• Intrinsic factor is a symptom of Pernicious Anemia.

• Intrinsic factor helps in the breakdown of vitamin B12 in Pernicious Anemia.

• Intrinsic factor is responsible for the production of red blood cells in Pernicious Anemia.

What is the treatment for Pernicious Anemia?

• Vitamin B12 supplements

• Chemotherapy

• Blood transfusion

• Antibiotics

How is Sickle Cell Anemia inherited?

• Sickle Cell Anemia is not inherited, it is caused by poor lifestyle choices

• In an autosomal recessive pattern, a person must inherit two copies of the mutated gene (one from each parent) to develop Sickle Cell Anemia.

• Sickle Cell Anemia is inherited through a dominant gene

• Sickle Cell Anemia is only inherited from the mother

Match the following

• hereditary condition of malformed RBCs

• iron-deficiency anemia

• not enough iron to make RBCs

• Aplastic anemia

• early destruction of RBCs

• hemolytic anemia

• hereditary condition of malformed Hgb

• sickle cell anemia

• body does not produce enough RBCs

• Thalassemia