Which of the following is a hemolytic anemia________________?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Sickle cell anemia
- B. Thalassemia
- C. Hereditary spherocytosis
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Sickle-cell anaemia, thalassaemia and hereditary spherocytosis all cause premature RBC destruction, so they are haemolytic anaemias. Their underlying defects differ, involving haemoglobin, globin synthesis and the RBC membrane respectively.
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