The term "Leukopenia" is the medical term for which of the following?

Too few red blood cells

Leukocytosis

Too few white blood cells

Too few platelets

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Too few red blood cells is termed "anemia."
B.   Leukocytosis refers to an abnormally high number of white blood cells.
C.   Leukopenia is a condition characterized by a decreased number of white blood cells in the blood.
D.   Too few platelets is known as "thrombocytopenia."

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common source of chronic blood loss leading to iron deficiency anemia.
B. Peptic ulcers can cause chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, contributing to iron deficiency.
C. Loss of intrinsic factor leads to vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia, not iron deficiency.
D. Genitourinary bleeding is another potential source of chronic blood loss that can result in iron deficiency anemia.

A. Schilling test B. Erythrocyte Indices C. Bone Marrow Biopsy D. Radiologic Studies

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Schilling test. The symptoms described are suggestive of pernicious anemia, which is typically diagnosed through a Schilling test to assess vitamin B12 absorption.
B. Erythrocyte Indices. Erythrocyte indices are used to evaluate various aspects of red blood cell characteristics and are not specific to diagnosing pernicious anemia.
C. Bone Marrow Biopsy. While bone marrow biopsy may be used to diagnose certain types of anemia, it is not the primary diagnostic test for pernicious anemia.
D. Radiologic Studies. Radiologic studies are not typically used in the diagnosis of pernicious anemia.

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