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WorksheetsIron Deficiency Anemia Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main cause of iron deficiency anemia?
Excessive iron intake
Lack of vitamin C
Reduced or lacking iron in the body
High levels of hepcidin
Which component of the body stores iron for hemoglobin synthesis?
Haptoglobin
Transferrin
Hemosiderin
Ferritin
Where does iron absorption primarily occur?
Duodenum
Jejunum
Stomach
Colon
Which type of iron is well absorbed from food?
Inorganic iron
Heme iron
Organic iron
Ferric iron
What is the role of hepcidin in iron regulation?
Promotes iron absorption
Transports iron to tissues
Limits iron availability
Stores excess iron
Which protein is responsible for transporting iron in the plasma?
Transferrin
Ferritin
Hemopexin
Haptoglobin
What is the main function of ferroprotein?
Binds to hepcidin
Transports iron to plasma
Stores iron in the liver
Breaks down iron for absorption
What is the primary source of heme iron in the diet?
Cereals
Beans
Vegetables
Meat
Which factor decreases iron absorption?
Ferrous form
Acidic environment
Tea and coffee consumption
Increased erythropoiesis
What is the role of DMT1 in iron absorption?
Breaks down hepcidin
Stores iron in the liver
Regulates mucosal uptake of iron
Transports iron to plasma
Which form of iron is more stable and less readily mobilized for hemoglobin formation?
Transferrin
Haptoglobin
Hemosiderin
Ferritin
What is the total iron concentration in the adult body?
1-2 g
3-5 g
6-8 g
9-11 g
Which age group is iron deficiency anemia more common in?
Children
Elderly
Men
Women of childbearing age
What is the main function of myoglobin in the body?
Hemoglobin synthesis
Iron absorption
Energy storage
Oxygen transport
Which iron transporter protein is synthesized in the liver?
Haptoglobin
Hemopexin
Ferritin
Transferrin
