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What are the three main causes of anemia mentioned in the text?
What are the three main causes of anemia mentioned in the text?
- Low iron intake, vitamin B-12 deficiency, lack of folic acid
- Kidney failure, chronic blood loss, family history of anemia
- Intestinal disorders, menstrual bleeding, pregnancy
- Reduced production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells, blood loss, increased destruction of red blood cells (correct)
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for anemia in the text?
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for anemia in the text?
- Regularly taking vitamin supplements (correct)
- Intestinal disorders affecting nutrient absorption
- Low dietary intake of iron and vitamins
- Chronic conditions
What is a common cause of anemia in individuals with intestinal disorders?
What is a common cause of anemia in individuals with intestinal disorders?
- Menstrual bleeding
- Excessive destruction of red blood cells
- Poor absorption of nutrients in the small intestine (correct)
- Reduced red blood cell production
Which group has a higher risk of iron deficiency anemia according to the text?
Which group has a higher risk of iron deficiency anemia according to the text?
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What is the consequence of slow, chronic blood loss from an internal source within the body?
What is the consequence of slow, chronic blood loss from an internal source within the body?
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Which factor is NOT listed as a potential cause of hemolytic anemias?
Which factor is NOT listed as a potential cause of hemolytic anemias?
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How does menstruation relate to anemia risk based on the text?
How does menstruation relate to anemia risk based on the text?
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What role does family history play in the risk of anemia according to the text?
What role does family history play in the risk of anemia according to the text?
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Which group is particularly susceptible to Iron-deficiency anemia according to the text?
Which group is particularly susceptible to Iron-deficiency anemia according to the text?
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What can chronic blood loss from an ulcer lead to?
What can chronic blood loss from an ulcer lead to?
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