What Do You Know About Anemia?

Anemia is a condition that affects the number of red blood cells in your body. A number of medical 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 experience anemia?

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

4. How does anemia affect the body?

A. The body is less able to absorb oxygen from the lungs B. Blood becomes thin C. Tissues retain fluids D. None of the above

5. Your body needs an adequate supply of which of these in order for red blood cells to mature normally?

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 teenagers?

A. More trouble with written expression B. Can't concentrate 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