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Which type of anaemia is the most common worldwide?
Which type of anaemia is the most common worldwide?
What is the main reason for inadequate dietary intake of iron in both developing and developed countries?
What is the main reason for inadequate dietary intake of iron in both developing and developed countries?
Which of the following conditions can contribute to increased iron loss?
Which of the following conditions can contribute to increased iron loss?
In which type of countries is hookworm infection commonly associated with iron deficiency anaemia?
In which type of countries is hookworm infection commonly associated with iron deficiency anaemia?
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What is the most common symptom of iron-deficiency anemia in children?
What is the most common symptom of iron-deficiency anemia in children?
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Which group of people is at increased risk of developing iron deficiency anemia?
Which group of people is at increased risk of developing iron deficiency anemia?
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Which of the following is an iron-rich food that can help prevent iron deficiency anemia?
Which of the following is an iron-rich food that can help prevent iron deficiency anemia?
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Which type of iron is found in red and organ meats, poultry, and fish?
Which type of iron is found in red and organ meats, poultry, and fish?
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Which type of iron is found in cereals, green leafy vegetables, and beans?
Which type of iron is found in cereals, green leafy vegetables, and beans?
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What is the primary role of hepcidin in iron metabolism?
What is the primary role of hepcidin in iron metabolism?
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Which protein facilitates the export of iron from the duodenal epithelial cell into the bloodstream?
Which protein facilitates the export of iron from the duodenal epithelial cell into the bloodstream?
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What is the main role of plasma transferrin in the iron absorption pathway?
What is the main role of plasma transferrin in the iron absorption pathway?
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What is the effect of increased hepcidin levels on iron availability?
What is the effect of increased hepcidin levels on iron availability?
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Which form of iron is absorbed at a higher rate in the body?
Which form of iron is absorbed at a higher rate in the body?
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What factors can increase the absorption of iron?
What factors can increase the absorption of iron?
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What factors can decrease the absorption of iron?
What factors can decrease the absorption of iron?
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How does hepcidin regulate iron absorption in the body?
How does hepcidin regulate iron absorption in the body?
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What is the effect of increased hepcidin levels on iron availability?
What is the effect of increased hepcidin levels on iron availability?
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Which condition is associated with ineffective erythropoiesis?
Which condition is associated with ineffective erythropoiesis?
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Which factors can decrease the absorption of iron?
Which factors can decrease the absorption of iron?
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Which condition can lead to decreased iron absorption due to impaired production of red blood cells?
Which condition can lead to decreased iron absorption due to impaired production of red blood cells?
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What is the percentage of iron in ferritin?
What is the percentage of iron in ferritin?
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Which protein-iron complex is visible as blue granules in macrophages after reaction with Pearl's/Prussian stain?
Which protein-iron complex is visible as blue granules in macrophages after reaction with Pearl's/Prussian stain?
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Which protein-iron complex is water-soluble and not visible in microscopy?
Which protein-iron complex is water-soluble and not visible in microscopy?
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Which protein-iron complex serves as the primary storage form of iron in the body?
Which protein-iron complex serves as the primary storage form of iron in the body?
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Which of the following is a consequence of iron deficiency anaemia?
Which of the following is a consequence of iron deficiency anaemia?
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Which marker is reduced in iron deficiency due to depleted iron stores?
Which marker is reduced in iron deficiency due to depleted iron stores?
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Which of the following is NOT the causes of insufficient Fe for synthesis of haemoglobin and other Fe-containing proteins.
Which of the following is NOT the causes of insufficient Fe for synthesis of haemoglobin and other Fe-containing proteins.
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Which investigations are commonly performed to assess iron deficiency?
Which investigations are commonly performed to assess iron deficiency?
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What is the definition of iron deficiency?
What is the definition of iron deficiency?
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What is the recommended management approach for iron deficiency?
What is the recommended management approach for iron deficiency?
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When does iron deficiency anemia occur?
When does iron deficiency anemia occur?
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