Target cells are seen in peripheral blood in_______________?
Correct answer: A. Thalassemia
- A. Thalassemia
- B. Pernicious anemia
- C. Aplastic anemia
- D. Sickle cell anemia
Explanation
Target cells have excess membrane relative to cell volume and are especially characteristic of thalassaemia, where reduced globin synthesis alters red-cell shape. They can occur in other conditions, but thalassaemia is the classic choice here.
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