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What is the main characteristic of Anemia of Chronic Disease?
What is the main characteristic of Anemia of Chronic Disease?
- Impaired iron utilization with low tissue iron but normal or high functional iron
- Impaired iron production with low functional iron but normal or high tissue iron
- Impaired iron production with low tissue iron but normal or high functional iron
- Impaired iron utilization with low functional iron but normal or high tissue iron (correct)
What is the primary cause of Anemia of Chronic Disease?
What is the primary cause of Anemia of Chronic Disease?
- Impaired release of iron from macrophages
- Malignant diseases
- Inflammatory conditions (correct)
- Chronic Infections
What is the treatment for Anemia of Chronic Disease?
What is the treatment for Anemia of Chronic Disease?
- Supplementation with iron
- Packed RBC transfusion only
- Treatment of the underlying cause (correct)
- Erythropoietin administration
What is the effect of Anemia of Chronic Disease on erythropoietin production?
What is the effect of Anemia of Chronic Disease on erythropoietin production?
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What is the primary pathogenesis of Anemia of Chronic Disease?
What is the primary pathogenesis of Anemia of Chronic Disease?
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