Which of the Following Is a Typical Finding in Patients

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a typical finding in patients with Hb M?

• A)severe anemia requiring repeated blood transfusions
• B)elevated levels of ferrous iron (Fe²⁺) in the red cells
• C)presence of Heinz bodies on Wright-stained blood film
• D)elevated methemoglobin

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Definitions:

Assimilation

A pattern of relations between ethnic or racial groups in which the minority group is absorbed into the mainstream or dominant group, making society more homogeneous.

Minority Group

A group of people differentiated from the social majority, often categorised by race, religion, language, or ethnicity, and frequently facing varying degrees of marginalisation.

Dominant Group

The social group considered to have the most power, authority, and influence within a society.

Salad Bowl

A metaphor for a society where multiple cultures coexist while maintaining their individuality, unlike the melting pot where cultures blend into a homogenous whole.