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Which disorder is characterized by a deficiency of iron in the body?
Which disorder is characterized by a deficiency of iron in the body?
- Sideroblastic anemia
- Lead poisoning
- Iron deficiency anemia (correct)
- Anemia of chronic inflammation
Which type of anemia is caused by defects in DNA metabolism?
Which type of anemia is caused by defects in DNA metabolism?
- Anemia of chronic kidney disease
- Sideroblastic anemia
- Megaloblastic anemia (correct)
- Anemia of chronic inflammation
Which disorder is characterized by an intrinsic defect that leads to increased erythrocyte destruction?
Which disorder is characterized by an intrinsic defect that leads to increased erythrocyte destruction?
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
- Hereditary elliptocytosis
- Hereditary spherocytosis (correct)
- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Which disorder is an example of an acquired RBC membrane abnormality?
Which disorder is an example of an acquired RBC membrane abnormality?
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Which immune cause can lead to hemolytic anemia?
Which immune cause can lead to hemolytic anemia?
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