Which of the Following Is Found in the First Stage

question 53

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.
• E)Erythrocyte protoporphyrin, begins to accumulate.

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