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1. This statement is true about Thalassemia

A There is a type of thalassemia depending on the number of mutations in genes B It is caused by mutations in the DNA of cells which make up the haemoglobin C Mild thalassemia may not need treatment D All of these

2. This is not a symptom of Thalassemia disease

A Abdominal cramps B Weakness and slow growth C Dark urine D Facial bone deformities

3. This type of thalassemia disease is Cooley anaemia

A Alloimmunization B Beta-thalassemia C Alpha-thalassemia D None of these

4. Name the blood test which can detect if a person is a carrier of thalassemia

A Prenatal testing B A complete blood count (CBC) C A Reticulocyte Count D All of these

5. Treatment that can be given to thalassemia patients

A Stem cell or bone marrow transplant B Blood transfusions C Iron chelation D All of the above

6. Possible complications of thalassemia

A Infection B Iron overload C Only B D Both A and B

7. The complications that can occur in severe thalassemia is

A Enlarged spleen B Bone deformities C Problems with the heart D All of these

8. Factors leading to an increase in the risk of thalassemia disease

A Certain ancestry B Family history of thalassemia C Only B D Both A and B

9. This about alpha-thalassemia is correct

A Number of gene mutations decide the severity of the condition B Haemoglobin fails to produce enough alpha protein in alpha-thalassemia C Alpha-thalassemia is common in South-east Asia, southern Asia, India etc D All of the above

10. This about beta-thalassemia is true

A two genes are necessary to make beta-globin chains B Mutation of genes decide the severity of the condition C Beta thalassemia is a common condition in West Asia, North Africa and the Mediterranean islands D All of these

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