Which of the following manifestations will occur in iron deficiency anemia?
A)Microcytic anemia
B)Macrocytic anemia
C)High reticulocyte count
D)High MCV

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Microcytic anemia is mostly associated with iron deficiency.Macrocytic anemia, which would be reflected by a high MCV value, is usually caused by either folate or vitamin B₁₂ deficiency.Reticulocytes are large, nucleated, immature red blood cells that are released in small numbers with mature red blood cells.The presence of these may indicate erythropoiesis in response to blood loss, hemolysis, or iron, folate, or vitamin B₁₂ therapies.

Which of the Following Manifestations Will Occur in Iron Deficiency