Which of the Following Is Least Useful in Diagnosing and Differentiating

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least useful in diagnosing and differentiating the thalassemias from each other?

• A) Complete blood count (CBC) results
• B) Hemoglobin electrophoresis
• C) Osmotic fragility
• D) Clinical findings

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Definitions:

Form Perception

The cognitive process of recognizing and identifying objects' shapes and structures in the environment.

Prosopagnosia

A neurological condition characterized by the inability to recognize faces, also known as face blindness.

Visual-form Agnosia

A neurological condition where a person can see objects but cannot recognize their shape, leading to an inability to identify the objects based on their forms.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often associated with abnormally high pressure in the eye and can lead to loss of vision if not treated.