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?

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?

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?

A. Men B. Women C. Teenagers D. Older adults

4. How does anemia affect the body?

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?

A. Oxygen B. Vitamin C C. Vitamin B-12 and folic acid D. Carbon dioxide

6. Which of these are signs of 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?

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?

A. Ice B. Soil C. Clay D. Any of the above

9. Anemia can contribute to which of these among older adults?

A. More falls B. High blood pressure C. Diminished eyesight D. Diabetes