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?

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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?

Hepcidin Signup and view all the answers

What is the most easily absorbable form of iron?

Heme iron (Fe2+) Signup and view all the answers

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?

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Which factor reduces the absorption of iron?

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Which of the following is responsible for carrying oxygen in the body?

What is the characteristic feature of microcytic hypochromic anemia?

What is the average daily iron intake from a diet?

Which type of anemia results from defects or deficiency in iron metabolism and heme synthesis?

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

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

What is the most easily absorbable form of iron?

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

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

Which factor reduces the absorption of iron?

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