Describe the Morphologic Appearance of the Red Cells Given the Following

question 12

Multiple Choice

Describe the morphologic appearance of the red cells given the following results. RBC: 1.89*10¹²/L
Hemoglobin: 7.5 g/dL
Hematocrit: 21.0%
RDW: 18.5

• A) Macrocytic with anisocytosis
• B) Normocytic normochromic with anisocytosis
• C) Microcytic hypochromic with little anisocytosis
• D) Macrocytic with most cells the same size

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Definitions:

Natality

The birth rate, or the number of births within a population over a certain period of time, often expressed per 1000 individuals.

Population Crash

A sudden, sharp decrease in the size of a population due to environmental factors.

Carrying Capacity

The maximum population size of a biological species that an environment can sustain indefinitely, given the food, habitat, water, and other necessities available.

Environmental Resistance

A set of factors in an ecosystem that limits the growth of a population.