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What is the most common cause of anaemia worldwide?
What is the most common cause of anaemia worldwide?
- Macrocytic anaemia
- Iron deficiency anaemia (correct)
- Sideroblastic anaemia
- Thalassaemia
Which molecule is responsible for blocking ferroportin to reduce intestinal iron absorption?
Which molecule is responsible for blocking ferroportin to reduce intestinal iron absorption?
- Serum ferritin
- Transferrin
- Iron
- Hepcidin (correct)
Where is most of the body's iron stored?
Where is most of the body's iron stored?
- Hepcidin
- Ferritin (correct)
- Reticulocytes
- Transferrin
What is the role of transferrin in iron metabolism?
What is the role of transferrin in iron metabolism?
Which type of anaemia is characterized by hypochromic, microcytic red blood cells?
Which type of anaemia is characterized by hypochromic, microcytic red blood cells?
What happens to excess iron in the body?
What happens to excess iron in the body?
Which condition can lead to acquired immune hemolytic anemia?
Which condition can lead to acquired immune hemolytic anemia?
What does a positive Direct Antiglobulin Test imply?
What does a positive Direct Antiglobulin Test imply?
Which condition is associated with the presence of spherocytes on a blood film?
Which condition is associated with the presence of spherocytes on a blood film?
What is the hallmark of intravascular hemolysis?
What is the hallmark of intravascular hemolysis?
Which diagnostic test helps determine if a patient is hemolysing?
Which diagnostic test helps determine if a patient is hemolysing?
Which condition is associated with warm auto-antibodies?
Which condition is associated with warm auto-antibodies?
Which of the following is a common sign of iron deficiency?
Which of the following is a common sign of iron deficiency?
What is the correct management approach for correcting iron deficiency?
What is the correct management approach for correcting iron deficiency?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of iron deficiency?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of iron deficiency?
What is the main factor leading to defective iron utilization in 'Anaemia of chronic disease'?
What is the main factor leading to defective iron utilization in 'Anaemia of chronic disease'?
Which type of anaemia involves accelerated red cell destruction and compensation by bone marrow?
Which type of anaemia involves accelerated red cell destruction and compensation by bone marrow?
What is the primary role of hepcidin in iron metabolism?
What is the primary role of hepcidin in iron metabolism?
