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In iron deficiency anemia there is_________________?

Correct answer: A. Decrease in hemoglobin

  • A. Decrease in hemoglobin
  • B. Increase in hemoglobin
  • C. Increase in palatelets
  • D. Decrease in platelets

Explanation

Iron is required for haemoglobin synthesis, so iron deficiency causes a fall in haemoglobin and produces microcytic, hypochromic anaemia. Platelet counts are not the defining abnormality.

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