RBC disorders Exam Study Guide
Solutions
MCV: Mean cell volume - ANSWER-The average volume per red cell, expressed in femtoliters,
Hematocrit/number of erythrocytes
MCH: Mean cell hemoglobin - ANSWER-The average mass of hemoglobin per red cell, expressed in
picograms, Hemoglobin/number of eryt...
How does folate deficiency differ from B12 deficency? - ANSWER✔✔-Neurologic abnormalities do not
occur with folate deficency
Unless otherwise suggested a defciency of B12 in the western world is caused by: - ANSWER✔✔-
pernicious anemia (i.e. inadequate absorption of b12, b12 need intrsinic factor for absorption)
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