Hemolytic Anemia

1. Question : In hemolytic anemia, jaundice occurs only when Student Answer: Instructor Explanation: Points Received: Comments: erythrocytes are destroyed in the spleen. heme destruction exceeds the liver’s ability to conjugate and excrete bilirubin. the patient has elevations in aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT). the erythrocytes are coated with an immunoglobulin. Jaundice (icterus) is present when heme destruction exceeds the liver’s ability to conjugate and excrete bilirubin. 2 of 2 Question 2. Question : Which anemia produces small, pale erythrocytes? Student Folic acid Answer: Hemolytic Iron deficiency Pernicious Instructor The microcytic-hypochromic anemias, which include iron deficiency anemia Explanation: (IDA), are characterized by erythrocytes that are abnormally small and contain abnormally reduced amounts of hemoglobin. Points Received: 2 of 2 Comments: Question 3. Question : Untreated pernicious anemia is fatal, usually because of