A Patient Presents with Larger-Than-Normal Neutrophils with Hypersegmentation, Oval Macrocytes

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Multiple Choice

A patient presents with larger-than-normal neutrophils with hypersegmentation, oval macrocytes, and pancytopenia. This could be an indicator of:

• A) Pelger-Huët anomaly
• B) Myeloproliferative disorder
• C) Megaloblastic anemia
• D) Infection

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Definitions:

Lipid Storage

The accumulation of fats or lipids within cells, which can be used as energy or contribute to various metabolic diseases when excessive.

Subcutaneous Layer

The innermost layer of the skin, consisting of fat and connective tissues that house larger blood vessels and nerves, providing insulation and protection to the body.

Arrector Pili Muscles

Arrector pili muscles are small muscles attached to hair follicles that, when contracted, cause hair to stand up, producing what is commonly known as goosebumps.

Goose Bumps

The reflex erection of hairs on the skin in response to cold, fear, or other stimuli, creating a pimpled or goosebump appearance.