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Anemia Classification Quiz
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Anemia Classification Quiz

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Which type of anemia is characterized by decreased levels of ferritin and serum iron, as well as decreased transferrin saturation?

  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Normocytic anemia
  • Vitamin B12-deficiency anemia
  • Iron-deficiency anemia (correct)
  • What micronutrient deficiencies are associated with macrocytic anemias?

  • Vitamin B12 and folic acid (correct)
  • Vitamin D and calcium
  • Iron and magnesium
  • Vitamin C and zinc
  • What is the World Health Organization's defined hemoglobin level for diagnosing anemia in women?

  • Less than 13 g/dL
  • Less than 14 g/dL
  • Less than 12 g/dL (correct)
  • Less than 11 g/dL
  • What causes normocytic anemia?

    <p>Recent blood loss or chronic disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells are larger than normal in macrocytic anemias?

    <p>Macrocytic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption syndromes, and inadequate utilization can lead to deficiencies in which micronutrients causing macrocytic anemias?

    <p>Vitamin B12 and folic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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