Q1. A man of Mediterranean ancestry goes to his doctor with the next symptoms: he is very tired all of the time, and he has complexity catching his breath after even mild exercise. His doctor orders the following tests: CBC, hematocrit, and differential WBC count. The tests show immature erythrocytes, fragile erythrocytes, and less than 2 million RBCs per cubic millimeter. What will be a tentative diagnosis and suggested treatment?

Q2. The both endocrine and the nerve system are major regulating system of the body; however, the nervous system has been compared to an airmail system and the endoncrine system to the pony express. What is the resemblance?