All of the Following Would Be Expected 1 Year After

question 18

Multiple Choice

All of the following would be expected 1 year after a splenectomy on a patient with severe hereditary spherocytosis except:

• A) Spherocytes on the blood film
• B) Howell-Jolly bodies
• C) Reticulocyte count of 10%
• D) Siderocytes

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Definitions:

Ileum

The final and longest segment of the small intestine, where most of the nutrients and minerals from ingested food are absorbed.

Cecum

The beginning of the large intestine, a pouch connected to the junction of the small and large intestines.

Small Intestine

The part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.

Jejunum

The middle section of the small intestine, where the majority of nutrient absorption occurs.