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What type of anemia is associated with both folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies?
What type of anemia is associated with both folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies?
Which vitamin deficiency is associated with an increase in methylmalonic acid levels?
Which vitamin deficiency is associated with an increase in methylmalonic acid levels?
Which of the following symptoms is unique to vitamin B12 deficiency?
Which of the following symptoms is unique to vitamin B12 deficiency?
In cases of folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies, what happens to the reticulocyte count?
In cases of folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies, what happens to the reticulocyte count?
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What leads to an increase in homocysteine levels in both folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies?
What leads to an increase in homocysteine levels in both folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies?
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Study Notes
Folate Deficiency vs. Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Anemia? Both deficiencies can cause anemia.
- RBCs (Red Blood Cells): Both deficiencies result in reduced red blood cell count.
- Hb (Hemoglobin): Reduced in both deficiencies.
- Hct (Hematocrit): Reduced in both deficiencies.
- Which type? Both deficiencies cause macrocytic (megaloblastic) anemia.
- MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume): Increased in both deficiencies.
- Reticulocyte: Reduced in both deficiencies.
- Pancytopenia: Present in both deficiencies.
- Neurological: Problems present in Vitamin B12 deficiency but not folate deficiency.
- Homocysteine: Elevated in both deficiencies.
- MethylMalonic acid (Methyl Malonyl CoA): Elevated in both deficiencies.
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Test your knowledge on the differences between folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies. This quiz covers key concepts like anemia, red blood cell counts, and neurological issues related to these deficiencies. Understand the clinical implications and diagnostic markers associated with both conditions.
