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What is the primary responsibility of White Blood Cells (Leukocytes)?
What is the primary responsibility of White Blood Cells (Leukocytes)?
What is the main function of Platelets (Thrombocytes)?
What is the main function of Platelets (Thrombocytes)?
What is the role of Albumin in the blood plasma?
What is the role of Albumin in the blood plasma?
What gives blood its red color and enables it to carry oxygen?
What gives blood its red color and enables it to carry oxygen?
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What is the shape of Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)?
What is the shape of Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of increased blood loss leading to iron deficiency anemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of increased blood loss leading to iron deficiency anemia?
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What is the primary transport protein for iron in the plasma?
What is the primary transport protein for iron in the plasma?
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Which of the following conditions can lead to decreased absorption of iron?
Which of the following conditions can lead to decreased absorption of iron?
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What is the primary storage form of iron in the body?
What is the primary storage form of iron in the body?
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Which gastrointestinal condition is NOT associated with increased blood loss leading to iron deficiency anemia?
Which gastrointestinal condition is NOT associated with increased blood loss leading to iron deficiency anemia?
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What type of anemia is associated with macrocytic blood picture and megaloblastic marrow erythropoiesis?
What type of anemia is associated with macrocytic blood picture and megaloblastic marrow erythropoiesis?
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Which condition is NOT associated with increased iron requirements?
Which condition is NOT associated with increased iron requirements?
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Which organ is primarily responsible for phagocytosing old red blood cells and storing iron as ferritin and hemosiderin?
Which organ is primarily responsible for phagocytosing old red blood cells and storing iron as ferritin and hemosiderin?
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Which nutrient is primarily responsible for the synthesis of hemoglobin?
Which nutrient is primarily responsible for the synthesis of hemoglobin?
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What type of anemia can result from gastrointestinal conditions such as peptic ulcer, haemorrhoids, and cancer of the stomach and large bowel?
What type of anemia can result from gastrointestinal conditions such as peptic ulcer, haemorrhoids, and cancer of the stomach and large bowel?
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Which of the following is a cause of increased blood loss leading to iron deficiency anemia?
Which of the following is a cause of increased blood loss leading to iron deficiency anemia?
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Which gastrointestinal condition is NOT associated with increased blood loss leading to iron deficiency anemia?
Which gastrointestinal condition is NOT associated with increased blood loss leading to iron deficiency anemia?
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What is the primary transport protein for iron in the plasma?
What is the primary transport protein for iron in the plasma?
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Which of the following conditions can lead to decreased absorption of iron?
Which of the following conditions can lead to decreased absorption of iron?
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What is the shape of Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)?
What is the shape of Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)?
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What gives blood its red color and enables it to carry oxygen?
What gives blood its red color and enables it to carry oxygen?
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What is the primary storage form of iron in the body?
What is the primary storage form of iron in the body?
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Which organ is primarily responsible for phagocytosing old red blood cells and storing iron as ferritin and hemosiderin?
Which organ is primarily responsible for phagocytosing old red blood cells and storing iron as ferritin and hemosiderin?
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What is the role of Albumin in the blood plasma?
What is the role of Albumin in the blood plasma?
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What type of anemia is associated with macrocytic blood picture and megaloblastic marrow erythropoiesis?
What type of anemia is associated with macrocytic blood picture and megaloblastic marrow erythropoiesis?
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