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Which of the following is responsible for carrying oxygen in the body?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of anemia results from defects or deficiency in iron metabolism and heme synthesis?
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What does MCV stand for in the context of anemia diagnosis?
What does MCV stand for in the context of anemia diagnosis?
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Which hormone inhibits iron absorption in the proximal small intestine and iron release from RE macrophages?
Which hormone inhibits iron absorption in the proximal small intestine and iron release from RE macrophages?
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What is the most easily absorbable form of iron?
What is the most easily absorbable form of iron?
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What is the storage form of iron mainly found in the liver cell and macrophages?
What is the storage form of iron mainly found in the liver cell and macrophages?
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What is the plasma protein that iron (Fe3+) combines with for transport in plasma?
What is the plasma protein that iron (Fe3+) combines with for transport in plasma?
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Which factor reduces the absorption of iron?
Which factor reduces the absorption of iron?
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