URMC / Encyclopedia / Content Search Encyclopedia What Do You Know About Anemia? Anemia is a condition that affects the number of red blood cells in your body. A number of diseases and conditions can cause anemia. Find out more by taking the following quiz. 1. Anemia is a common condition. What happens when a person has anemia? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is These cells carry oxygen to all the cells in the body. Anemia isn't a single disease but a condition that has many different causes. A. The body produces too much iron B. The blood does not have enough red blood cells C. The blood becomes thick D. Too many white blood cells are produced 2. What is the most common cause of anemia? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is This is the most common cause worldwide. A. Too little sleep B. Too much sugar C. Too little iron in the blood D. Exposure to X-ray radiation 3. Which of these groups is the most likely to have anemia? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Women are more likely to suffer from anemia than men. A. Men B. Women C. Teenagers D. Older adults 4. How does anemia affect the body? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Severe anemia can affect heart function. A. The blood doesn't deliver enough oxygen to the body B. Blood becomes thin C. Tissues retain fluids D. None of the above 5. A lack of which of these will result in abnormally large red blood cells and a condition called megaloblastic anemia? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Both are needed for red blood cells to grow to the right size and shape to carry oxygen. A. Oxygen B. Vitamin C C. Vitamin B-12 and folic acid D. Carbon dioxide 6. Which of these are signs of anemia? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Pale fingernail beds and eyelid linings, forceful heartbeats, and fatigue may signal mild anemia. A. Pale gums B. Dark circles under the eyes C. Bleeding D. Numbness in hands and feet 7. How does iron-deficiency anemia affect children and teens? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Teens and children with anemia can often be irritable or feel more tired than normal. A. More fatigue B. Increased irritability C. Aggravates hyperactivity D. A and B 8. Iron-deficiency anemia can cause pica, a rare condition in which a person craves eating nonfood items. Which of these would he or she eat? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Adequate nutrition is the best cure. A. Ice B. Soil C. Clay D. Any of the above 9. Anemia can contribute to which of these among older adults? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is A. More falls B. High blood pressure C. Diminished eyesight D. Diabetes Your score was: Medical Reviewers: Gersten, Todd, MD Gotwals, Jessica, RN, BS Sather, Rita, RN