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What is the main cause of macrocytic anemia?
What is the main cause of macrocytic anemia?
- Alcohol abuse and liver disease
- Deficiency of vitamin B12 or folate (correct)
- Hypothyroidism and pregnancy
- Bone marrow abnormal proliferation syndrome
In macrocytic anemia, what is the characteristic phenomenon observed in the red blood cell precursors during the synthesis (S) phase of the cell cycle?
In macrocytic anemia, what is the characteristic phenomenon observed in the red blood cell precursors during the synthesis (S) phase of the cell cycle?
- Enhanced cell differentiation
- Increased DNA repair
- Nuclear-cytoplasmic asynchrony (correct)
- Excessive cell apoptosis
What is the primary treatment approach for macrocytic anemia?
What is the primary treatment approach for macrocytic anemia?
- Supplementing deficient B12 or folate (correct)
- Administering immunosuppressive drugs
- Initiating blood transfusion
- Performing bone marrow biopsy
Which condition is NOT commonly associated with non-megaloblastic anemia?
Which condition is NOT commonly associated with non-megaloblastic anemia?
What does a blood smear typically reveal in a patient with macrocytic anemia?
What does a blood smear typically reveal in a patient with macrocytic anemia?
What is the consequence of inadequate DNA repair in macrocytic anemia?
What is the consequence of inadequate DNA repair in macrocytic anemia?
What is the primary focus of the lecture outline?
What is the primary focus of the lecture outline?
According to the lecture outline, which factor is not a cause of anaemia?
According to the lecture outline, which factor is not a cause of anaemia?
Which nutrient deficiency is closely related to large immature red blood cells?
Which nutrient deficiency is closely related to large immature red blood cells?
Which vitamins are mentioned as important for red blood cell synthesis and integrity in the lecture outline?
Which vitamins are mentioned as important for red blood cell synthesis and integrity in the lecture outline?
In the context of anaemia, which mechanism is NOT discussed in the lecture outline?
In the context of anaemia, which mechanism is NOT discussed in the lecture outline?
According to Thurnham & Clewes (2005), which factor plays a role in the etiology of anemia?
According to Thurnham & Clewes (2005), which factor plays a role in the etiology of anemia?
Which nutrient is likely to be important based on the given information?
Which nutrient is likely to be important based on the given information?
What is the primary source of dietary iron that is more bioavailable?
What is the primary source of dietary iron that is more bioavailable?
What is the recommended daily intake of iron for women during childbearing age?
What is the recommended daily intake of iron for women during childbearing age?
Which factor does NOT influence iron levels in the body after ingestion?
Which factor does NOT influence iron levels in the body after ingestion?
What is the main regulator of iron absorption from food?
What is the main regulator of iron absorption from food?
What is the primary form in which iron is absorbed from food?
What is the primary form in which iron is absorbed from food?
What are the two important factors that play a role in Iron deficiency associated anemia?
What are the two important factors that play a role in Iron deficiency associated anemia?
Which micronutrient is mentioned as affecting haemoglobin synthesis and cell renewal/proliferation?
Which micronutrient is mentioned as affecting haemoglobin synthesis and cell renewal/proliferation?
Which condition is associated with normocytic, normochromic anemia?
Which condition is associated with normocytic, normochromic anemia?
What percentage of Iron is approximately found in Haemoglobin and Myoglobin in a 70 Kg man?
What percentage of Iron is approximately found in Haemoglobin and Myoglobin in a 70 Kg man?
What are the two forms of dietary iron mentioned in the text?
What are the two forms of dietary iron mentioned in the text?
What is the form in which iron is stored and transported in the body?
What is the form in which iron is stored and transported in the body?
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