Introduction to Microcytic Hypochromic Anemias
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Which of the following is responsible for carrying oxygen in the body?

  • Iron
  • Heme
  • Microcytes
  • Hemoglobin (correct)
  • What is the characteristic feature of microcytic hypochromic anemia?

  • Increased cell size
  • Smaller red blood cells containing less hemoglobin (correct)
  • Decreased MCHC
  • Increased Hb concentration
  • What is the average daily iron intake from a diet?

  • 10 – 15mg (correct)
  • 3.5mg
  • 5 – 10mg
  • 15 – 20mg
  • Which type of anemia results from defects or deficiency in iron metabolism and heme synthesis?

    <p>Iron Deficiency Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MCV stand for in the context of anemia diagnosis?

    <p>Mean Corpuscular Volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone inhibits iron absorption in the proximal small intestine and iron release from RE macrophages?

    <p>Hepcidin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most easily absorbable form of iron?

    <p>Heme iron (Fe2+)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the storage form of iron mainly found in the liver cell and macrophages?

    <p>Hemosiderin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the plasma protein that iron (Fe3+) combines with for transport in plasma?

    <p>Transferrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor reduces the absorption of iron?

    <p>Increased hepcidin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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