Why are thalassemias considered a separate entity from hemoglobinopathies?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Hemoglobinopathies result from qualitative defects in globin chains. Thalassemias result from quantitative defects in globin chain synthesis.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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How much distilled water must be mixed with alcohol 70% to prepare 32 oz of alcohol 32%?

A) 14.6 mL B) 17.4 mL C) 438.9 mL D) 521.1 mL

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In a down-and-under pathway from a frontal-impact crash, the most forceful impact to the body is to the:

A) head and neck. B) chest C) arms and shoulders. D) legs and hips.

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Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a physician may discuss a patient's medical condition or treatment with a family member or friend only if:

A. it is necessary in discussing payment for services. B. the patient is unconscious. C. the patient agrees verbally, in writing, or consent is implied. D. the patient has a terminal illness.

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