a. How does iron deficiency cause anemia? What are the characteristic features of red blood cells in iron deficiency anemia?

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a. How does iron deficiency cause anemia? What are the characteristic features of red blood cells in iron deficiency anemia?

b. How are the following iron indices changed with stage 3 iron deficiency anemia: hemoglobin, hematocrit, serum ferritin, transferrin saturation and total iron binding capacity (TIBC)?

c. How is iron absorption regulated in response to iron intake and iron status (role of liver in regulating iron absorption in small intestine)?

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