Which of the Following Is True of Iron Deficiency Anemia

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of iron deficiency anemia?

• A) It can be induced by a lack of red meat in the diet, chronic diarrhea, or parasites.
• B) It can cause porotic hyperostosis, which results in the surface of the skull taking on a spongy appearance.
• C) It can cause cibra orbitalia, which results in the bone of the upper eye sockets taking on a spongy appearance.
• D) All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Cutaneous Receptors

Sensory receptors found in the dermis or epidermis of the skin that respond to various stimuli like touch, temperature, and pain.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors located in muscles and tendons that provide information about body position and movement.

Visceroreceptors

Sensory receptors located within the internal organs that detect changes and provide feedback about the body's internal environment.

Photoreceptors

Cells in the retina of the eye that convert light into electrical signals for vision.