Multiple Choice
Which molecule in erythrocytes is responsible for carrying oxygen and some carbon dioxide?
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17. The Blood
Erythrocytes: Hemoglobin
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Which of the following is a deficiency of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the blood?
A
Anemia
B
Thrombocytopenia
C
Polycythemia
D
Leukemia
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Begin by understanding the key terms related to blood disorders: Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Polycythemia, and Leukemia.
Anemia is characterized by a deficiency in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood, leading to reduced oxygen transport.
Thrombocytopenia refers to a low platelet count, which affects blood clotting, not red blood cells or hemoglobin.
Polycythemia involves an increased number of red blood cells, which is the opposite of anemia.
Leukemia is a type of cancer affecting white blood cells, not directly related to red blood cells or hemoglobin deficiency.
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