Which of the Following Is Found in the First Stage

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is found in the first stage of iron deficiency?

• A)Iron stores decline,as assessed by serum ferritin
• B)Hemoglobin levels fall,as assessed by complete blood count
• C)Red blood cell count falls,as assessed by hematocrit count
• D)Hemoglobin synthesis declines,as assessed by erythrocyte protoporphyrin

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