biochem uw q - genius123

[ArchivalUser]

A pt having rare Hb abnormality has decrease P50 from 26mmHg to 20mmHg.The pt wil develop what?

A.Hypoxia induced hemolysis
B.Oxidant induced hemolysis
C.Megaloblastic RBC change
D.Polycythemia
E.Inc osmotic susceptibility of RBCs

[ArchivalUser]

D?

[ArchivalUser]

yes u r rt.
ANS=D
uw explains as:
decrease P50 means increase affinity of Hb with oxygen,so resultant hypoxia will cause polycythemia.