12 Questions
What are the primary dietary sources of iron?
Liver and shellfish
Which vitamin is primarily found in green leafy vegetables?
Vitamin B9
What is the role of iron in the body?
Assists in hemoglobin production
Which condition can lead to impaired vitamin absorption?
Autoimmune Disorders
What is the primary source of Vitamin B12?
Liver and beef
How can iron deficiency anemia be caused by surgical procedures?
Removal of part of the small intestines
What is the primary function of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach?
To absorb iron
Which type of anemia is characterized by small, pale, and malformed red blood cells?
Iron deficiency anemia
What is the primary cause of pernicious anemia?
Lack of intrinsic factor to absorb vitamin B12
Which characteristic is shared by both vitamin B12 deficiency anemia and folate deficiency anemia?
Production of large, immature red blood cells (macrocytic anemia)
Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with anemias?
Dizziness and headache
What is the primary function of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in iron absorption?
It aids in the absorption of non-heme iron from plant sources
Test your knowledge on iron absorption in the body and the characteristics of red blood cells (RBCs) when iron levels are abnormal. Learn about how hydrochloric acid and Vitamin C affect iron absorption, and the impact of microcytic, hypochromic, and malformed RBCs on oxygen transport.
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