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Iron deficiency A. Frequently follows persistent loss of blood from the body. B. Is more common in men than in women. C. May cause anaemia by inhibiting the rate of multiplication of RBC stem cells. D. May cause large pale erythrocytes to appear in peripheral blood. E. Anaemia should normally be treated by injections of iron |
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Answer» A. True Especially if dietary intake of iron is limited. B. False It is more common in women due to menstrual blood loss. C. False It causes anaemia by limiting the rate of hemoglobin synthesis. D. False In iron deficiency anaemia, RBCs are small and pale due to lack of hemoglobin. E. False Oral iron is avidly absorbed in iron deficiency states. |
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