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lunatika

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Name four causes of folate deficiency. How would they differ in results in regard to serum and RBC folate levels?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The defect in DNA synthesis associated with megaloblastic anemia affects which cells?
 
  a. Only erythrocytes
  b. Only gastric cells and WBCs
  c. Only neurological cells
  d. All dividing cells


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elizabethrperez

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer:
(a) Decreased dietary intake, (b) increased demand, (c) malabsorption, and (d) drug Inhibition.
All four causes lead to depressed levels of serum folate and RBC folate levels.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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