Methemoglobin contains a: Ferric (Fe3+) form of iron Ferrous (Fe2+) form of iron
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Question
Methemoglobin contains a: Ferric (Fe3+) form of iron Ferrous (Fe2+) form of iron Carbon monoxide molecule attached to the heme iron Defect in the beta-globin molecules A decrease in plasma haptoglobin indicates: An anemia Increased extravascular RBC destruction Increased erythropoiesis Increased intravascular RBC destruction A patient comes into your hospital with a suspected anemia. From the CBC results, the physician learns that the patient's RBC count is 3.10 times 106/mm3 and the hemoglobin is 10.1 g/dl. A retic count is ordered and resulted as 3.2%. What is the patient's absolute retic count, and what is their retic index?Explanation / Answer
11)B 12)D