10 Questions
What is the primary function of hepcidin in iron metabolism?
To regulate iron absorption
What is the most common cause of microcytic anaemia?
Iron deficiency
What is the primary site of iron absorption?
Duodenum
What is the percentage of body iron incorporated into hemoglobin?
80%
What is the primary function of reticuloendothelial macrophages in iron metabolism?
To recycle iron
What is the daily amount of iron that enters and exits the body?
1-2mg
What is the primary cause of hypochromic anaemia?
Iron deficiency
What is the primary function of transferrin in iron metabolism?
To bind iron in plasma
What is the most common investigation for diagnosing iron deficiency anaemia?
Iron studies
What is the term for the average size of red blood cells?
Mean Corpuscular Volume
Test your knowledge about iron overload, its causes, and consequences in patients with chronic anaemia who require regular blood transfusions. Learn about the iron content in transfused blood and its effects on the liver and other organs.
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