Which Clinical Phenotype Is Associated with an Imbalance in the Production

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which clinical phenotype is associated with an imbalance in the production of the a- and b-globin chains?

• A) Hemophilia
• B) Hemolytic anemia
• C) Sickle cell anemia
• D) Thalassemia
• E) Polycythemia

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Definitions:

Sheep Lungs

Animal organs used in both scientific research and culinary dishes, notable for their spongy texture.

Conducting Zone

Part of the respiratory system comprised of the airways that carry air to the sites of gas exchange but are not directly involved in gas exchange.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A single layer of flat cells that forms the lining of blood vessels, air sacs of lungs, and other surfaces where passive diffusion of gases occurs.

Pseudostratified Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue that appears layered due to the varying lengths of cells but is actually a single layer where every cell is in contact with the basement membrane.