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What is the most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
What is the most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
- Folate deficiency
- Chronic inflammation
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Iron deficiency (correct)
Where does the majority of iron on transferrin come from?
Where does the majority of iron on transferrin come from?
- Dietary iron absorption
- Released from hemoglobin in macrophages (correct)
- Plasma iron recycling
- Excess iron storage in the liver
Why is iron deficiency common in many developing countries?
Why is iron deficiency common in many developing countries?
- Excessive iron absorption
- Abnormal iron metabolism
- High prevalence of genetic disorders
- Inadequate dietary intake (correct)
What causes the small and pale appearance of red cells in hypochromic anemia?
What causes the small and pale appearance of red cells in hypochromic anemia?
Why is excess loss of iron as a result of hemorrhage frequent in iron deficiency anemia?
Why is excess loss of iron as a result of hemorrhage frequent in iron deficiency anemia?
What is the most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
What is the most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
Where does the majority of the iron on transferrin come from?
Where does the majority of the iron on transferrin come from?
Why is iron deficiency anemia frequent as a result of hemorrhage?
Why is iron deficiency anemia frequent as a result of hemorrhage?
What do small and pale red cells indicate in a blood film?
What do small and pale red cells indicate in a blood film?
In many developing countries, why is dietary intake of iron inadequate from childhood?
In many developing countries, why is dietary intake of iron inadequate from childhood?
What is the most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
What is the most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
Why is iron deficiency anemia frequent as a result of hemorrhage?
Why is iron deficiency anemia frequent as a result of hemorrhage?
Where does the majority of iron on transferrin come from?
Where does the majority of iron on transferrin come from?
Why is iron deficiency common in many developing countries?
Why is iron deficiency common in many developing countries?
What is the primary reason for the small and pale appearance of red cells in hypochromic anemia?
What is the primary reason for the small and pale appearance of red cells in hypochromic anemia?
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What is the most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
What is the most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
Iron deficiency is the most common cause of this type of anemia.
Where does the majority of iron on transferrin come from?
Where does the majority of iron on transferrin come from?
Hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells, is broken down in macrophages, releasing iron.
Why is iron deficiency common in many developing countries?
Why is iron deficiency common in many developing countries?
Limited access to iron-rich foods in many developing countries contributes to inadequate iron intake, especially in childhood.
What causes the small and pale appearance of red cells in hypochromic anemia?
What causes the small and pale appearance of red cells in hypochromic anemia?
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Why is excess loss of iron as a result of hemorrhage frequent in iron deficiency anemia?
Why is excess loss of iron as a result of hemorrhage frequent in iron deficiency anemia?
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What is the most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
What is the most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
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Where does the majority of the iron on transferrin come from?
Where does the majority of the iron on transferrin come from?
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Why is iron deficiency anemia frequent as a result of hemorrhage?
Why is iron deficiency anemia frequent as a result of hemorrhage?
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What do small and pale red cells indicate in a blood film?
What do small and pale red cells indicate in a blood film?
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In many developing countries, why is dietary intake of iron inadequate from childhood?
In many developing countries, why is dietary intake of iron inadequate from childhood?
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What is the most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
What is the most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
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Why is iron deficiency anemia frequent as a result of hemorrhage?
Why is iron deficiency anemia frequent as a result of hemorrhage?
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Where does the majority of iron on transferrin come from?
Where does the majority of iron on transferrin come from?
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Why is iron deficiency common in many developing countries?
Why is iron deficiency common in many developing countries?
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What is the primary reason for the small and pale appearance of red cells in hypochromic anemia?
What is the primary reason for the small and pale appearance of red cells in hypochromic anemia?
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Study Notes
Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron deficiency is the most common cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia.
- The majority of iron on transferrin comes from the recycling of old red blood cells in the spleen.
Iron Deficiency in Developing Countries
- Iron deficiency is common in many developing countries due to inadequate dietary intake from childhood.
Characteristics of Hypochromic Anemia
- In hypochromic anemia, red blood cells appear small and pale due to the insufficient production of hemoglobin.
Iron Loss and Hemorrhage
- Excess loss of iron can occur as a result of hemorrhage, leading to iron deficiency anemia.
- Iron deficiency anemia is frequent in cases of hemorrhage because of the loss of iron-rich blood.
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Test your knowledge of anemia with this quiz. Explore the causes and characteristics of hypochromic anemia, focusing on iron deficiency as the most prevalent cause worldwide. Sharpen your understanding of red cell indices and blood film appearances associated with this condition.
