Description : Sickle-cell anemia is a disease caused due to the abnormality in – (1) white blood cells (2) red blood cells (3) thrombocytes (4) blood plasma composition
Last Answer : (2) red blood cells Explanation: Sickle cell anemia (sickle cell disease) is a disorder of the blood caused by an inherited abnormal hemoglobin (the oxygencarrying protein within the red blood cells).
Description : Increased RBC's in the blood leads to a condition called - (1) Anemia (2) Haemophilia (3) Polycythemia (4) Leukaemia
Last Answer : (3) Polycythemia Explanation: Polycythemia is an abnormally high concentration of hemoglobin in the blood through an increase in red cell numbers. People with this condition have thicker blood, which ... in the circulation by increasing or decreasing the rate of production by the bone marrow.
Description : Increased RBC’s in the blood leads to a condition called (1) Anemia (2) Haemophilia (3) Polycythemia (4) Leukaemia
Last Answer : Polycythemia
Description : Why would someones white blood cell count be up...cancer/leukemia & lupus has been ruled out. White blood cell count seems to be rising slowly.
Last Answer : http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-white-blood-cell-count/AN00372
Description : Excess intake of cobalt for longer periods leads to (A) Polycythemia (B) Megaloblastic anemia (C) Pernicious anemia (D) Microcytic anemia
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Which of the following is most likely to result in cyanosis? C A. Anemia B. Polycythemia C. Left to right cardiac shunt D. None of these
Last Answer : Left to right cardiac shunt
Description : Is sickle cell anemia incomplete dominance? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Sickle cell anemia?
Last Answer : DefinitionSickle cell anemia is a disease passed down through families in which red blood cells form an abnormal crescent shape. (Red blood cells are normally shaped like a disc.)Alternative NamesAnemia ... also clog more easily in small blood vessels, and break into pieces that disrupt healthy bloo
Description : The absorption of iron is increased 2–10 times of normal in (A) Iron deficiency anemia (B) Pregnancy (C) Spherocytosis (D) Sickle cell anemia
Description : An increased serum iron and decreased iron binding capacity is found in (A) Fe deficiency anemia (B) Sideroblastic anemia (C) Folate deficiency anemia (D) Sickle cell anemia
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Abnormal chain of aminoacids in sickle cell anemia is (A) β-chain (B) β-chain (C) γ-chain (D) r-chain
Description : What is sickle cell Anemia ?
Last Answer : In this genetic disorder, the human RBCs loose their characteristic biconvex shape and distort to form a sickle like shape. This reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of these cells thereby, raising a fatal condition for the humans.
Description : Of the following hemolytic anemias, which is categorized as inherited? a) Sickle cell anemia Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is an inherited abnormality resulting in hemolytic anemia. b ... is an acquired anemia. d) Hypersplenism Hypersplenism results in an acquired hemolytic anemia.
Last Answer : a) Sickle cell anemia Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is an inherited abnormality resulting in hemolytic anemia.
Description : Which of the statements give below is correct with respect to frameshift mutation a) a single nucleotide base change, insertion, or deletion of the genetic material b) Glutamine is replaced by valine c) ... or deletions of a number of nucleotides in a DNA sequence that is not divisible by three.
Last Answer : d) insertions or deletions of a number of nucleotides in a DNA sequence that is not divisible by three.
Description : Sickle cell anemia is caused a) When valine is replaced by glutamic acid in beta polypeptide chain b) When glutamic acid is replaced by valine in beta polypeptide chain c) When ... valine in alpha polypeptide chain d) When valine is replaced by glutamic acid in alpha polypeptide chain
Last Answer : b) When glutamic acid is replaced by valine in beta polypeptide chain
Description : Thalassemia and sickle cell anemia are caused due to a problem in globin molecule synthesis. Select the correct statement : (1) Both are due to a quantitative defect in globin chain synthesis (2 ... problem of globin molecules (4) Both are due to a qualitative defect in globin chain synthesis
Last Answer : (2) Thalassemia is due to less synthesis of globin molecules
Description : Sickle cell anemia and Huntington's chorea are both: a) virus-related diseases b) bacteria-related diseases c) congenital disorders d) none of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: C -- Congenital Disorders
Description : A cancer cell is characterized by (A) Uncontrolled cell division (B) Invasion of neighbouring cells (C) Spread to distant sites (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Blood cancer is otherwise called as - (1) Anaemia (2) Polycythemia (3) Leucopenia (4) Leukaemia
Last Answer : (4) Leukaemia Explanation: Leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called "blasts". Leukemia is a broad ... affecting the blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid system, which are all known as hematological neoplasms.
Description : Blood cancer is otherwise called as (1) Anaemia (2) Polycythemia (3) Leucopenia (4) Leukaemia
Last Answer : Leukaemia
Description : The chemical which is used in art and craft and can cause anemia and leukemia is - (1) Benzene (2) Dioxine (3) Phthalate (4) Aldrin
Last Answer : (1) Benzene Explanation: Benzene is an organic chemical compound sometimes known as benzol which is carcinogenic. Substantial quantities of epidemiologic, clinical, and laboratory data link benzene to ... its forms, Ethylbenzene, is used in Paints (Arts and Craft and Interior/Exterior Building)
Description : The chemical which is used in art and craft and can cause anemia and leukemia is : (1) Benzene (2) Dioxine (3) Phthalate (4) Aldrin
Last Answer : Benzene
Description : Blood cancer is commonly known as – (1) Leucoderma (2) Leukaemia (3) Haemophilia (4) Sickle-cell. anaemia
Last Answer : (2) Leukaemia Explanation: Leukemia is a cancer of blood and bone marrow. When a person has leukemia, the body makes too many white blood cells (leukocytes). The causes of most types of leukemia are not known. In general, all cancers have a breakdown in the normal way cell division is controlled.
Description : Which of the following terms refers to an abnormal decrease in white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets? a) Pancytopenia Pancytopenia may be congenital or acquired. b) Anemia ... of WBCs in circulation. d) Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia refers to a lower-than-normal platelet count.
Last Answer : a) Pancytopenia Pancytopenia may be congenital or acquired.
Description : The condition in which there is a DECREASE in the number of white blood cells in humans is known as: a) leukocytosis (pron: lew-kO-sigh-toe-sis) b) leukopenia (pron: lew-kO-pea-nee-ah) c) leukemia (pron: lew-kee-me-ah) d) leukohyperia (pron: lew-kO-high-per-e-ah)
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- leukopenia
Description : Cancer is a disease where we find uncontrolled - (1) cell division (2) cell swelling (3) cell inflammation (4) cell deformity
Last Answer : (1) cell division Explanation: Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells. Symptoms of cancer depend on the type and location of the ... when cells forget how to die. The most common cause of cancer-related death is lung cancer.
Description : Cancer is a disease where we find uncontrolled (1) cell division (2) cell swelling (3) cell inflammation (4) cell deformity
Last Answer : cell division
Description : In a sickle cell decease variation in one gene causes red blood cells to bend or sickle. this means the sickle cell?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Which of the following terms refers to cells that lack normal cellular characteristics and differ in shape and organization with respect to their cells of origin? a) Anaplasia Usually, anaplastic cells are ... number of cells of a tissue, most often associated with a period of rapid body growth.
Last Answer : a) Anaplasia Usually, anaplastic cells are malignant.
Description : Haemoglobin SC disease: a. is common amongst Afro-carribean people b. does not show sickle cells in the blood film. c. causes severe anaemia d. causes retinal vein occlusion
Last Answer : causes retinal vein occlusion
Description : .Which one of the following conditions though harmful in itself, is also potential saviour from a mosquito borne infectious disease ? (a) Thalassaemia (b) Sickle cell anaemia (c) Pernicious anaemia (d) Leukaemia
Last Answer : (b) Sickle cell anaemia
Description : Spontaneous blast reduction after leukemia diagnosis: Is it possible for the blast percentage in the body to decrease after being diagnosed with cancer without any chemotherapy? And if so, what does this mean?
Last Answer : Is this AML or ALL?
Description : Palliation refers to a) relief of symptoms associated with cancer. Palliation is the goal for care in terminal cancer patients. b) hair loss. Alopecia is the term that refers to hair loss. c) ... the lowest point of white blood cell depression after therapy that has toxic effects on the bone marrow.
Last Answer : a) relief of symptoms associated with cancer. Palliation is the goal for care in terminal cancer patients.
Description : Which of the following statements are true of the multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)? A. The two-hit model proposes that secondary MODS may be produced when even a relatively ... intensive care units has decreased owing to increased awareness, prevention, and treatment of the syndrome.
Last Answer : Answer: ABC DISCUSSION: MODS is part of a clinical continuum that begins with the systemic inflammatory response syndrome, which is the host's stress response to any major insult such ... pathogenesis of MODS, the incidence of MODS continues to increase without a significant improvement in outcome
Description : Which one of the following is not a property of cancerous cells, whereas the remaining three are? (a) They compete with normal cells for vital nutrients. (b) They do not remain confined in the area of formation. (c) They divide in an uncontrolled manner. (d) They show contact inhibition.
Last Answer : (d) They show contact inhibition.
Description : The uncontrolled proliferation of cells is termed as A- hyperplasia B- anaplasia C- metastasis D- all of these
Last Answer : hyperplasia
Description : Which one of the following in not a property of cancerous cells whereas the remaining three are ? (1) They show contact inhibition (2) They compete with normal cells for vital nutrients (3) They do not remain confined in the area of formation (4) They divide in an uncontrolled manner
Last Answer : They show contact inhibition
Description : Multiple alleles control inheritance of (a) phenylketonuria (b) colour blindness (c) sickle cell anaemia (d) blood groups.
Last Answer : (d) blood groups.
Description : A decrease in albumin with increased production of other unidentified proteins which migrate in β, γ region suggests (A) Cirrhosis of liver (B) Nephrotic syndrome (C) Infection (D) Chronic lymphatic leukemia
Description : Which of the following is/are acceptable reasons for the transfusion of red blood cells based on currently available data? A. Rapid, acute blood loss with unstable vital signs but no available ... increase wound healing. D. A hematocrit of 26% in an otherwise stable, asymptomatic patient.
Last Answer : Answer: AB DISCUSSION: Currently accepted guidelines for the transfusion of packed red blood cells include acute ongoing blood loss, as might occur in an injured patient, and the development of ... not be given based solely or predominantly on a numerical value such as a hematocrit of 28%
Description : An object with a constant speed – (1) is not accelerated (2) might be accelerated (3) is always accelerated (4) also has a constant velocity
Last Answer : (1) is not accelerated Explanation: Acceleration is defined as the rate at which an object changes its velocity. An object is accelerating if it is changing its velocity. An object with constant speed will have no acceleration as the speed is uniform.
Description : An object with a constant speed (1) is not accelerated (2) might be accelerated (3) is always accelerated (4) also has a constant velocity
Last Answer : is not accelerated
Description : Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land? [CSAT 2011] (a) It greatly increases ... c) It raises the water table (d) It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land? a. It greatly increases the crop ... c. It raises the water table d. It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
Last Answer : b. It may lead to crop yield loss
Description : Carcinogenic air pollutants cause (A) Bone decay (B) Cancer (C) Asphyxiation (suffocation) (D) Anemia
Last Answer : (B) Cancer
Description : The patient receiving mitoxantrone (Novantrone) for treatment of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is closely monitored for a) leukopenia and cardiac toxicity. Mitoxantrone is an ... d) hypoxia. Patients receiving mitoxantrone are closely monitored for leukopenia and cardiac toxicity.
Last Answer : a) leukopenia and cardiac toxicity. Mitoxantrone is an antineoplastic agent used primarily to treat leukemia and lyphoma but is also used to treat secondary progressive MS. Patients need to have ... ordered and the results closely monitored due to the potential for leukopenia and cardiac toxicity.
Description : Which of the following terms is given to hypertension in which the blood pressure, which is controlled with therapy, becomes uncontrolled (abnormally high) with the discontinuation of therapy? ... Secondary hypertension denotes high blood pressure from an identified cause, such as renal disease.
Last Answer : a) Rebound Rebound hypertension may precipitate a hypertensive crisis.
Description : Abnormal chain of amino acids in sickle cells anaemia is (A) Alpha chain (B) Beta chain (C) Gama chain (D) Delta chain
Last Answer : Polycythemia is an increase in red blood cells Details can be found here http://bn.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Blood