Which pathological process is the main causative factor for the signs and symptoms of
polycythemia vera?
Select one:
a.A decreased erythrocyte count
b.Destruction of erythrocytes
c.Increased blood viscosity
d.Neurologic involvement
Question 2
Which of the following are predisposing factors to leukemia? Select all that apply.
Select one:
a.Exposure to radiation
b.Certain fungal and protozoal infections
c.Familial tendency
d.Cigarette smoking
Question 3
Which statement best describes the basic pathophysiology of thalassemia?
Select one:
a.Several amino acids in the globin chains have been replaced by substitute amino acids.
b.More than four globin chains are found in the erythrocytes.
c.The iron molecule is displaced in hemoglobin.
d.There is failure to synthesize either the alpha or beta chains in the hemoglobin molecule.
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