A Doctor Is Treating a Patient Who Has Some Form

question 4

Multiple Choice

A doctor is treating a patient who has some form of anemia. First, the doctor tries to give the patient extra vitamins that contain iron, to no effect. There is no evidence of lead poisoning. The doctor tries an injection of vitamin B₁₂, and the anemia is under control. What type of anemia did the patient have?

• A) iron-deficiency anemia
• B) sickle-cell anemia
• C) pernicious anemia
• D) hemorrhagic anemia

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Definitions:

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, and emotion.

Corpus Callosum

The large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres and carrying messages between them.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, crucial for motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.

Occipital Lobe

A region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information from the eyes.