Thalassemia Quiz

What is thalassemia?

• A hereditary blood disorder

• A skin condition

• A communicable disease

• A type of cancer

Which of the following is a type of thalassemia?

• Gamma thalassemia

• Alpha thalassemia

• Delta thalassemia

• Omega thalassemia

What is a thalassemia carrier?

• Someone who carries the thalassemia gene but is unaffected

• Someone who has thalassemia

• A medical professional treating thalassemia

• A person with severe anemia

How is thalassemia diagnosed?

• Physical examination

• X-ray imaging

• Blood tests

• MRI scans

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of thalassemia?

• Fatigue

• High blood pressure

• Facial bone deformities

• Pale or yellowish skin

What is one common treatment method for thalassemia?

• Radiation therapy

• Antibiotics

• Surgery

• Blood transfusions

What percentage of the UAE population are thalassemia carriers or have a mild version of the disease?

• 10.5%

• 8.5%

• 12.5%

• 5.5%

What is the purpose of premarital genetic screening in the UAE?

• To promote healthy lifestyles

• To ensure compatibility of couples

• To determine risk of thalassemia

• To prevent all diseases

Which of the following is a method to remove excess iron from the body in thalassemia patients?

• Dietary changes

• Exercise

• Chelation therapy

• Blood donation

What is the main cause of thalassemia?

• Environmental factors

• Genetic inheritance

• Nutritional deficiency

• Viral infection