Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Lab Test and Iron Deficiency Anemia Causes
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Where is about 80% of body phosphorus present?

  • Liver
  • Prostate
  • Skeleton (correct)
  • Skin

    • Which hormone is responsible for decreasing blood calcium levels?

  • Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
  • Aldosterone
  • Triiodothyronine (T3)
  • Calcitonin (correct)

    • Which of the following is a function of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) regarding blood calcium levels?

  • Bone mineralization
  • Renal tubular calcium excretion
  • Intestinal calcium excretion
  • Bone resorption (correct)

    • What are the two groups minerals may be divided into according to body needs?

    <p>Macro-minerals and Micro-minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which source is considered the best source of iron?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enhances iron absorption in the body?

    <p>Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which conditions does iron absorption increase?

    <p>Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of iron absorption is inhibited after total or subtotal gastrectomy?

    <p>+3 Fe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of ceruloplasmin in the body?

    <p>Copper binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the causes of iron deficiency anemia related to impaired absorption?

    <p>Steatorrhea, abdominal surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main biochemical changes observed in iron deficiency anemia?

    <p>Decreased plasma iron, increased plasma TIBC, decreased plasma ferritin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary sources of copper in the diet?

    <p>Nuts, liver, kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of copper in the body related to the nervous system?

    <p>Maintains myelin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary causes of iron overload in the body?

    <p>Repeated blood transfusion, intravenous iron administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the biochemical changes associated with iron overload?

    <p>Increased plasma iron, decreased plasma TIBC, increased plasma ferritin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main form of copper found in plasma that comprises 85% of total plasma copper?

    <p>Ceruloplasmin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functions of copper in the body related to hemoglobin?

    <p>Essential for hemoglobin synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of albumin in relation to copper in the body?

    <p>Loosely bound form of copper</p> Signup and view all the answers

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