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cabate

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The hereditary form of sideroblastic anemia is most commonly the result of:
 
  a. Decreased hepcidin synthesis
  b. Mutation of the HFE gene
  c. Abnormal ALAS
  d. Increased absorption of iron

Question 2

What measurements are used in the percent saturation calculation?
 
  a. Transferrin and ferritin
  b. Ferritin and bone marrow iron
  c. Serum iron and TIBC
  d. Serum iron and ferritin


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

Correct Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: C


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