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Pallor and Its Implications

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What is pallor a noticeable reduction in?

Color and tone of the skin and/or mucosa (correct)
Color and tone of the hair
Color and tone of the eyes
Color and tone of the nails

When does the mean hemoglobin level rise gradually during childhood?

After puberty for both boys and girls
Only for boys until puberty
Only for girls until puberty
Equally for both boys and girls until puberty (correct)

What is anemia defined as?

Condition in which hemoglobin level is at the mean for age
Condition in which hemoglobin level is not relevant for age
Condition in which hemoglobin level is below the mean for age by more than 2 standard deviations (correct)
Condition in which hemoglobin level is above the mean for age by more than 2 standard deviations

What may pallor be a manifestation of?

A diversity of diseases (C) Signup and view all the answers

When do symptoms of anemia appear?

When the low hemoglobin level results in decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which group is at the highest risk for iron deficiency due to rapid postnatal growth rate and in utero iron transfer?

Premature infants (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for toddlers being at high risk for iron deficiency?

Excessive cow’s milk intake (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are adolescent females at very high risk for iron deficiency?

Menstrual blood loss and inadequate nutrition (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key component of the hemoglobin molecule?

Iron (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic associated with anemia caused by iron deficiency?

Reduced hemoglobin production and small RBCs (D) Signup and view all the answers

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