Iron Overload in Patients with Chronic Anaemia
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What is the primary function of hepcidin in iron metabolism?

  • To store iron in the liver
  • To regulate iron absorption (correct)
  • To degrade hemoglobin
  • To stimulate iron absorption

    • What is the most common cause of microcytic anaemia?

  • Autoimmune haemolysis
  • Folate deficiency
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Iron deficiency (correct)

    • What is the primary site of iron absorption?

  • Colon
  • Duodenum (correct)
  • Ileum
  • Jejunum

    • What is the percentage of body iron incorporated into hemoglobin?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of reticuloendothelial macrophages in iron metabolism?

    <p>To recycle iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the daily amount of iron that enters and exits the body?

    <p>1-2mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of hypochromic anaemia?

    <p>Iron deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of transferrin in iron metabolism?

    <p>To bind iron in plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common investigation for diagnosing iron deficiency anaemia?

    <p>Iron studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the average size of red blood cells?

    <p>Mean Corpuscular Volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

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