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What is the main cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
What is the main cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?
- Pregnancy
- Deficiency in iron (correct)
- Chronic blood loss
- Massive hemorrhage
Which symptom is NOT associated with iron deficiency anemia?
Which symptom is NOT associated with iron deficiency anemia?
- Cold hands and feet
- Headache, lightheadedness, dizziness
- Sore or inflamed, swollen tongue (correct)
- Restless leg syndrome
What is indicative of megaloblastic anemia?
What is indicative of megaloblastic anemia?
- Iron deficiency
- Normal bone marrow
- Failure to make sufficient number of normal erythrocytes
- Enlarged cells and nuclei (correct)
Who is more commonly affected by iron insufficiency anemia?
Who is more commonly affected by iron insufficiency anemia?
What is the primary difference between the normal erythrocytes and those deficient in iron and hemoglobin?
What is the primary difference between the normal erythrocytes and those deficient in iron and hemoglobin?
What is the main function of ferritin in iron storage?
What is the main function of ferritin in iron storage?
Which organelle is involved in the release of iron from ferritin?
Which organelle is involved in the release of iron from ferritin?
What happens to partially denatured ferritin when iron stores are high?
What happens to partially denatured ferritin when iron stores are high?
What is the normal range for blood ferritin in women?
What is the normal range for blood ferritin in women?
What is the basic iron storage unit in ferritin?
What is the basic iron storage unit in ferritin?
What is the main function of hepcidin in the body?
What is the main function of hepcidin in the body?
What effect does increased hepcidin levels have on iron supply during some infections and cancers?
What effect does increased hepcidin levels have on iron supply during some infections and cancers?
How does hepcidin affect iron absorption from the diet?
How does hepcidin affect iron absorption from the diet?
What regulates hepcidin at the transcriptional level?
What regulates hepcidin at the transcriptional level?
In which cells does hepcidin block the iron exporter ferroportin?
In which cells does hepcidin block the iron exporter ferroportin?
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