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Iron Deficiency Anemia Quiz
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Iron Deficiency Anemia Quiz

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What is the most common cause of anemia throughout the world?

  • Folate deficiency
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Iron deficiency (correct)
  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Which type of anemia is characterized by reduced MCV, MCH, and MCHC?

  • Microcytic hypochromic anemia (correct)
  • Macrocytic hypochromic anemia
  • Normocytic normochromic anemia
  • Macrocytic normochromic anemia
  • In a normal situation, what percentage of dietary iron is absorbed by the body?

  • 5-10% (correct)
  • 70-80%
  • 20-30%
  • 40-50%
  • What is the primary cause of microcytic hypochromic anemia?

    <p>Limited ability to absorb iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of dietary iron is absorbed in iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>20 – 30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component accounts for about two-thirds of the body iron?

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

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