A Girl Had Repeated Attacks of Pneumonia Almost Immediately After

question 10

Multiple Choice

A girl had repeated attacks of pneumonia almost immediately after birth.A blood test taken 3 weeks after birth showed a blood hemoglobin concentration of 4.5% (normal at that age: 15% to 19%) .This could possibly be a serious case of:

• A)Sickle cell disease or α-thalassemia but not β-thalassemia.
• B)α-Thalassemia but not sickle cell disease or β-thalassemia.
• C)Sickle cell disease or β-thalassemia but not α-thalassemia.
• D)Sickle cell disease but not α-thalassemia or β-thalassemia.
• E)α-Thalassemia or β-thalassemia but not sickle cell disease.

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Definitions:

Discount Amortization

Discount Amortization refers to the process of gradually reducing the book value of a bond discount over the life of the bond until it reaches its par value.

Interest Expense

This represents the cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, which can include loans, bonds, or lines of credit.

Cash Payment

A transfer of cash from one party to another, often as payment for goods or services.

Bond Discount Amortization

This is the process of gradually expensing the difference between a bond's face value and its purchase price over its life, reflecting an increase in the bond's book value.