
Thalassemia Quiz

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Avinash Suryawanshi
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In alpha thalassemia, the defect primarily affects the synthesis of:
Alpha globin chains
Beta globin chains
Gamma globin chains
Delta globin chains
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The production of abnormal or insufficient globin chains in thalassemia results in:
Decreased oxygen affinity of hemoglobin
Increased red blood cell size
Enhanced erythrocyte survival
Impaired hemolysis
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Thalassemia is characterized by:
Increased red blood cell production
Abnormal hemoglobin synthesis
Elevated levels of iron in the blood
Excessive destruction of red blood cells
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common clinical feature of thalassemia major?
Splenomegaly
Hypertension
Hypercholesterolemia
Thrombocytopenia
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Beta thalassemia results from:
Deficient synthesis of alpha globin chains
Excessive production of gamma globin chains
Deficient synthesis of beta globin chains
Abnormal synthesis of delta globin chains
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following accurately describes the pathophysiology of thalassemia intermedia?
Mild anemia requiring occasional transfusions
Severe anemia with symptoms appearing in infancy
Moderate anemia with symptoms appearing in adulthood
Absence of anemia due to compensatory mechanisms
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The severity of thalassemia is influenced by:
Number of white blood cells
Presence of coagulation factors
Type and extent of globin chain deficiency
Platelet count
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
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