Question

Read the following statement, (A - D) and choose the option which includes only the correct ones.

(A) Macrocytes are large sized RBCs in which amount of haemoglobin is higher than normal
(B) Microcytes are small sized RBCs in which amount of haemoglobin is lower than normal
(C) Microcytes are small sized RBCs in which amount of haemoglobin is normal
(D) Macrocytes are large-sized RBCs in which amount of haemoglobin is normal

• A. A and B only
• B. C and D only
• C. B and D only
• D. A and C only

Answer 1

The correct option is A A and B only

Answer is option A i.e. "A and B only"
Macrocytosis is a term used to describe erythrocytes (RBC) that are larger than normal. Microcytosis is a term used to describe erythrocytes that are smaller than normal. The amount of hemoglobin increases and decreases proportionately with the increase and decrease in cell size respectively.