Asked by Hannah Bretz on Jun 02, 2024
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Which of the following patients is most likely to have thalassemia?
A) A patient of Mediterranean descent
B) A native American
C) A Latino American
D) A Caucasian male
E) A Caucasian female
Thalassemia
An inherited form of anemia with a defective hemoglobin chain causing microcytic (small), hypochromic (pale), and short-lived red blood cells.
Mediterranean Descent
Referring to people originating from or having ancestry linked to countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
- Identify and illustrate the range of blood abnormalities, including but not limited to sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and various anemia categories.
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Ronit MansukhaniJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Thalassemia is most common in individuals of Mediterranean descent, as well as in those from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, making option A the most likely choice.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and illustrate the range of blood abnormalities, including but not limited to sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and various anemia categories.