Anemia Types and Causes

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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?

Enhanced cell differentiation

Increased DNA repair

Nuclear-cytoplasmic asynchrony (correct)

Excessive cell apoptosis

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?

Deficiency of vitamin B12 or folate Signup and view all the answers

What does a blood smear typically reveal in a patient with macrocytic anemia?

Abnormal red blood cell precursor nuclei and segmented white blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of inadequate DNA repair in macrocytic anemia?

Impaired cell differentiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the lecture outline?

Nutritional aspects of anaemia Signup and view all the answers

According to the lecture outline, which factor is not a cause of anaemia?

Overproduction of red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient deficiency is closely related to large immature red blood cells?

Protein energy malnutrition Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamins are mentioned as important for red blood cell synthesis and integrity in the lecture outline?

Vitamins B9 and B12 Signup and view all the answers

In the context of anaemia, which mechanism is NOT discussed in the lecture outline?

Hemoglobin production in bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

According to Thurnham & Clewes (2005), which factor plays a role in the etiology of anemia?

Inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is likely to be important based on the given information?

Folate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of dietary iron that is more bioavailable?

Meat, fish, and poultry Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily intake of iron for women during childbearing age?

15 mg Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT influence iron levels in the body after ingestion?

Physical exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is the main regulator of iron absorption from food?

Dietary regulator Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary form in which iron is absorbed from food?

Fe2+ (Ferrous) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two important factors that play a role in Iron deficiency associated anemia?

Iron status and inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Which micronutrient is mentioned as affecting haemoglobin synthesis and cell renewal/proliferation?

Copper Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with normocytic, normochromic anemia?

Anemia of chronic disease Signup and view all the answers

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