Blood Disorders Quiz

Which function of blood involves the transportation of respiratory gases?

• Transportation function

• Defensive action

• Maintenance function

• Regulates body temperature

Answer explanation

The transportation function of blood involves the movement of respiratory gases.

What is the condition called when there is an abnormal increase in the number of RBCs?

• Anemia

• Leukocytosis

• Polycythemia

• Thrombocytopenia

Answer explanation

Polycythemia is the condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells. It is the correct choice.

Which type of anemia occurs due to the deficiency of Vit.B12 and folic acid?

• Blood loss anemia

• Megaloblastic anemia

• Aplastic anemia

• Haemolytic anemia

Answer explanation

Megaloblastic anemia occurs due to deficiency of Vit.B12 and folic acid. It is characterized by the presence of large, immature red blood cells. This is the correct choice.

What is the condition called when there is a great fall in circulating granulocytes in blood?

• Agranulocytosis

• Leucocytosis

• Thrombocytopenia

• Leukopenia

Answer explanation

Agranulocytosis is the condition characterized by a significant decrease in circulating granulocytes in the blood. It is the correct choice among the given options.

Which disorder involves the absence of factor VIII responsible for clotting?

• Leukemia

• Embolism

• Thrombosis

• Haemophilia

Answer explanation

Haemophilia is a disorder characterized by the absence of factor VIII, which is responsible for clotting.

What is the name of the hereditary disorder in which abnormal RBC's are developed with a rod-like shape?

• Sickle cell anemia

• Thalassemia

• Erythroblastosis fetalis

• Acquired Haemolytic Anemia

Answer explanation

Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary disorder where abnormal RBC's with a rod-like shape are developed. It is the correct choice.

Which type of anemia occurs due to the deficiency of Vit.B12?

• Haemolytic anemia

• Megaloblastic anemia

• Aplastic anemia

• Blood loss anemia

Answer explanation

Megaloblastic anemia occurs due to Vit.B12 deficiency. It is characterized by large, immature red blood cells. This is the correct choice.

What is the condition called when there is a presence of very low quantity of platelets in circulation?

• Leukopenia

• Leucocytosis

• Thrombocytopenia

• Agranulocytosis

Answer explanation

Thrombocytopenia is the condition characterized by a low quantity of platelets in circulation. It is the correct choice because leukopenia refers to a low white blood cell count, leucocytosis refers to a high white blood cell count, and agranulocytosis refers to a severe reduction in granulocytes.

Which disorder involves the increase in WBC count more than 11,000/mm3?

• Leucocytosis

• Agranulocytosis

• Leukemia

• Leukopenia

Answer explanation

Leucocytosis is a disorder characterized by an increase in WBC count above 11,000/mm3. It is the correct choice among the given options.

What is the name of the condition when an abnormal clot develops in a blood vessel?

• Leukopenia

• Embolism

• Thrombosis

• Haemophilia

Answer explanation

Thrombosis is the condition when an abnormal clot forms in a blood vessel. It is the correct choice.