Hemoglobin Variants and Hemoglobinopathies — Flashcards

Hemoglobin Variants and Hemoglobinopathies — Flashcards

Hemoglobin Variants and Hemoglobinopathies — Flashcards
#1

Hb _____ results from globin chain mutations that stabilize iron in the ferric state, leading to congenital methemoglobinemia.

#2

Hemoglobin C disease occurs due to a point mutation that substitutes _____ with lysine

#3

Hb _____ is a low-affinity hemoglobin causing pseudoanemia.

#4

One normal type of hemoglobin is _____ which is composed of two alpha and two delta chains

#5

Which hemoglobin is the major Hb from 9 weeks to birth?_____

#6

Methemoglobin has an _____ affinity for cyanide relative to hemoglobin

#7

-thalassemia due to a _____ gene deletion is characterized by formation of 4 tetramers, known as Hb Barts

#8

_____ is the most commonly used indicator for iron in low anemic areas

#9

iron absorption inhibitors are _____

#10

total body iron is _____ gm

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