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What is the primary source of iron required for erythropoiesis?

  • Iron stored in the liver
  • Iron absorbed from green vegetables
  • Dietary iron from recent meals
  • Recycled iron from the destruction of red blood cells (correct)

What is the average daily requirement of iron in adult males?

  • 1 mg/day (correct)
  • 5 mg/day
  • 2 mg/day
  • 10 mg/day

What percentage of dietary iron is typically reabsorbed in a normal adult?

  • 20%
  • 50%
  • 10% (correct)
  • 40%

What is the average total iron content in an adult human body?

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What is the main role of iron in the body related to hemoglobin?

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Which factor does NOT increase the daily iron requirements?

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What form of iron is absorbed in the small intestines after conversion?

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What is the role of Transferrin in iron metabolism?

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In which of the following locations is iron NOT typically stored in the body?

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Which protein is responsible for the conversion of iron from Fe+2 to Fe+3?

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What is the relationship between transferrin receptor levels and the amount of iron in the body?

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Which of the following is the best index for iron depletion?

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What does increased Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP) indicate in the context of iron deficiency?

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How is the Transferrin Saturation calculated?

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What effect do inflammatory states have on ferritin levels?

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What is the Minimum Daily Requirement of iron for a pregnant or lactating woman?

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Which food category is classified as high in iron?

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Which of the following substances decreases iron absorption?

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Sideroblasts are found in which location when referring to iron storage?

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What form of iron is stored when excess iron exceeds the ferritin storage capacity?

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Which of the following increases iron absorption?

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What term describes the insoluble form of stored iron?

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What is the Minimum Daily Requirement of iron for a nonmenstruating adult woman?

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What is the role of Hepcidin in iron metabolism?

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Which laboratory evaluation is a measure of transferrin-bound iron?

<p>Serum Fe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which period would a low birth weight infant be at risk for iron deficiency due to lack of supplements?

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What does Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) indicate?

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Which group is at heightened risk for iron deficiency due to fad diets during adolescence?

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What condition is likely to lead to an increase in Hepcidin levels?

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What is most likely indicated by a high Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)?

<p>Iron deficiency anemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in a typical laboratory assessment of iron status?

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What percentage of iron from an average Western diet is typically absorbed by the body?

<p>5-10% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which iron state is essential for effective absorption in the diet?

<p>Ferrous state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein binds up to 4500 iron atoms for storage?

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What primarily influences the absorption of iron from the diet?

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In which state is iron primarily transported within the body after absorption?

<p>Bound to transferrin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT listed as affecting iron absorption?

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What structural feature is characteristic of transferrin?

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Which of the following sobre iron metabolism is true regarding hemosiderin?

<p>It can be revealed by H&amp;E stain as golden brown granules. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total body iron content in a 70-kg adult male approximately?

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During pregnancy, what happens to iron absorption?

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Iron's Role in Hemoglobin

Iron is a crucial component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

Average Daily Iron Requirement

The average adult needs approximately 1 milligram of iron per day.

Iron Distribution in the Body

The human body contains about 3.5-4.0 grams of iron, with roughly two-thirds used for hemoglobin synthesis and the remaining one-third stored within cells.

Iron Recycling

Around 95% of the iron required for red blood cell production comes from recycled iron released during the breakdown of old red blood cells.

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Dietary Iron Absorption

We consume 10-20 milligrams of iron daily, but only about 1-2 milligrams are absorbed, as our bodies are selective about iron intake.

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Iron Absorption

Iron is mainly absorbed in the small intestines. In the stomach, Fe+3 (iron in food) is converted to Fe+2 . Fe+2 travels through intestinal cells to the bloodstream where it is converted to Fe+3 by serum Ferroxidase. Fe+3 is then carried by Transferrin (a protein) to the bone marrow (BM) for heme synthesis and to muscles for Myoglobin production.

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Iron Storage

Iron is stored in the liver, spleen, bone marrow, Myoglobin, electron transport proteins, and Myeloperoxidase.

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Transferrin

Transferrin is a protein that carries Fe+3 in the bloodstream and transports it to the bone marrow (BM) and muscles.

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Why do women have different iron needs?

Women's iron requirements are higher than men's due to menstruation, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. These events involve blood loss and a higher demand for iron.

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Daily Iron Requirements

The recommended daily iron intake varies based on age, gender, and specific conditions. For example, infants require 1mg, children need 0.5mg, menstruating women need 2mg, pregnant or lactating women need 3mg, and adult men or non-menstruating women need 1mg.

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Iron RDA for Infants

Infants require 1.0 mg of iron daily. This is significantly higher than other age groups due to rapid growth and development.

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Iron RDA for Menstruating Women

Menstruating women require 2.0 mg of iron daily to compensate for iron loss during menstruation.

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Iron RDA for Pregnant Women

Pregnant or lactating women require 3.0 mg of iron daily, due to increased blood volume and iron demands for fetal development.

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Iron Rich Foods

Organ meats, wheat germ, brewer's yeast, legumes, whole grain breads, and oatmeal are high in iron.

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Iron Absorption Enhancement

Acidic foods and vitamin C increase iron absorption.

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Iron Absorption Reduction

Phosphates, phytates, and foods forming insoluble iron complexes decrease iron absorption.

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Iron Storage: Ferritin

Ferritin is the major water-soluble form of iron storage, easily mobilized by the body.

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Iron Storage: Hemosiderin

Hemosiderin is an insoluble form of iron storage in macrophages, formed when iron exceeds ferritin storage capacity.

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What is TIBC?

TIBC stands for Total Iron Binding Capacity. It represents the maximum amount of iron that transferrin, a protein in the blood, can bind to.

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Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC)

UIBC measures the amount of additional iron that transferrin can bind to, above what's already attached.

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How to calculate transferrin saturation?

Transferrin Saturation is calculated by dividing serum iron by TIBC and multiplying by 100%. It indicates the percentage of iron binding sites in transferrin that are occupied.

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What's the role of Ferritin?

Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in the body. High ferritin levels generally indicate good iron storage.

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What is the relationship between Transferrin Receptors (TsRs) and iron?

Transferrin receptors are proteins on cells that regulate iron uptake. When iron stores are low, the body produces more TsRs to increase iron absorption.

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Iron absorption rate

The amount of dietary iron absorbed by the body. It is usually low (5-10%), absorbing only 1-2mg out of 15mg in a typical Western diet.

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Increased iron absorption

The body can absorb more iron (20-30%) during specific situations like iron deficiency (ID) or pregnancy.

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Dietary iron form

Iron in our food should be in ferrous (Fe2+) form to be absorbed easily. Tannins (plant compounds) hinder absorption.

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Heme iron

Iron from meat, absorbed as heme and released inside enterocytes (intestinal cells).

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Iron transport protein

Transferrin binds to iron in the blood, carrying it to different body parts.

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Iron distribution in males

A typical adult male has around 3500 mg of iron, with 65% in hemoglobin, 30% in storage, and smaller amounts in other tissues.

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Iron distribution in females

Females have lower total iron (around 3000mg) compared to males, with the same distribution pattern.

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Iron turnover

The continuous process of breaking down and rebuilding iron-containing molecules in the body.

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Factors influencing iron absorption

Iron absorption is influenced by dietary iron type, gut health, current iron stores, and the body's need for iron.

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Hepcidin's Role in Iron Regulation

Hepcidin, produced in the liver, controls iron absorption and release. High hepcidin levels limit iron absorption, preventing overload. Low hepcidin allows more iron absorption, addressing deficiency.

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Factors that Increase Hepcidin

Iron overload, inflammation, and certain genetic conditions (like hemochromatosis) can trigger increased hepcidin production, reducing iron absorption.

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Factors that Decrease Hepcidin

Iron deficiency, erythropoiesis (red blood cell production), and hypoxia (low oxygen) decrease hepcidin production, leading to increased iron uptake.

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Serum Iron

Serum iron measures the amount of iron bound to transferrin in the blood, reflecting current iron availability.

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Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)

TIBC represents the maximum amount of iron that transferrin can carry in the blood. It reflects the transferrin capacity, not just the current iron level.

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Transferrin Saturation (TSs)

TSs reflects the percentage of transferrin occupied by iron, indicating how much of transferrin's iron-carrying capacity is used.

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Ferritin

Ferritin is an iron storage protein, providing a glimpse into long-term iron stores in the body.

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Transferrin Receptors

Cells express transferrin receptors to bind iron-carrying transferrin, reflecting the need for iron at the cellular level.

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Study Notes

Iron Metabolism & Hypochromic Anemias

  • Objectives include:
    • Describing iron's role in hemoglobin
    • Outlining normal iron metabolism, distribution, and requirements
    • Discussing iron absorption and transport
    • Evaluating lab tests to identify types of anemia (e.g., IDA, sideroblastic anemia)

Normal Iron Metabolism, Distribution, and Requirements

  • Iron in food is present as ferric hydroxide compounds (found in liver, meat, and green vegetables).

  • Average daily iron requirement for adult males is 1 mg.

  • Total average iron in adults is 3.5-4 gm.

  • 2/3 of total iron is used in hemoglobin (Hb) synthesis.

  • 1/3 is used in other components (myoglobin, electron transport proteins, myeloperoxidase).

  • 95% of iron needed for erythropoiesis is from recycled iron from red blood cell (RBC) destruction and Hb metabolism.

  • Total daily dietary iron intake in a healthy adult is 10-20 mg.

  • Only 10% (1-2 mg) of dietary iron is reabsorbed to balance loss in feces, sweat, urine.

  • Remaining iron is stored in the liver, spleen, bone marrow, myoglobin, electron transport proteins, myeloperoxidase.

Daily Requirements, Absorption, and Transport

  • Infant: 1 mg iron
  • Child: 0.5 mg iron
  • Menstruating woman: 2 mg iron
  • Pregnant/lactating woman: 3 mg iron
  • Adult males/non-menstruating woman: 1 mg iron
  • Physiologic and pathologic factors impact iron requirements (e.g., growth spurts, menstruation, pregnancy, lactation).

Iron Absorption

  • Iron is absorbed mainly in the small intestines
  • Stomach acid converts ferric iron (Fe+3) to ferrous iron (Fe+2)
  • Ferrous iron moves from the intestinal cells into the bloodstream.
  • Iron is converted to ferric iron (Fe+3) by serum ferroxidase.
  • Transport protein, transferrin, carries ferric iron to bone marrow for heme synthesis and to muscles for myoglobin synthesis.

Iron Storage

  • Iron is stored in mononuclear phagocytic systems in bone marrow, liver, and spleen's reticuloendothelial (RE) system
  • Excess iron is stored as ferritin (water-soluble) , easily mobilized
  • Excess iron is stored as hemosiderin (insoluble form, in macrophages).

Laboratory Evaluation of Iron Status

  • Serum iron measures transferrin-bound iron.
  • Early morning specimens are ideal for serum iron assay
  • Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) is the iron-binding capacity of transferrin.
  • Transferrin saturation (TsS) assesses the proportion of transferrin bound with iron (TS% = Serum Fe/TIBC x 100).
  • Ferritin shows iron storage status.
  • Transferrin receptors (TsRs) are inversely proportional to iron stores.
  • Free erythrocyte protoporphyrin (FEP) and zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP).
  • Reticulocyte production index (RPI) helps evaluate bone marrow function.
  • Assessment of body iron status include measurements of serum iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), transferrin saturation (iron/TIBC x100), serum ferritin, serum transferrin receptor (sTfR), red cell zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP), and percentage of hypochromic red cells.

Hypochromic Anemias

  • Hypochromic anemias result from defects in hemoglobin synthesis, while DNA synthesis remains normal.

Causes of Iron-Deficiency Anemia

  • Inadequate iron absorption (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, gastric bypass, celiac disease, resection of the small bowel)
  • Decreased iron intake (e.g., a diet deficient in iron-rich foods) or increased iron loss (e.g., blood loss, heavy menses, pregnancy, infections)
  • Increased iron needs (e.g., pregnancy, growth spurts, blood loss).
  • Iron misappropriation (e.g., chronic blood loss, parasitic infections, infections, malignancies, trauma).

Iron Overload

  • Increased iron absorption
  • Excess oral iron administration
  • Excessive blood transfusions.

Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD)

  • Impaired iron release from storage, associated with high hepcidin levels.
  • High hepcidin levels affect iron absorption and macrophage iron release
  • Inflammation and infection often cause hepcidin elevation.

Sideroblastic Anemia

  • Defects in heme synthesis, resulting in ineffective erythropoiesis.
  • Two groups: primary (irreversible) and secondary (potentially reversible).
  • Diagnosed by increased iron levels in bone marrow.

Iron Deficiency Anemia - Clinical Symptoms

  • General symptoms (fatigue, weakness, dizziness, pallor)
  • Epithelial changes: smooth red tongue (glossitis), angular stomatitis, and koilonychia (spoon-shaped nails)

Porphyrias

  • Inherited disorders affecting heme synthesis and leading to porphyrin accumulation.
  • Classified as acute or non-acute based on clinical presentation, and as erythropoetic or hepatic.

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