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Match Each Nutrition Term with the Appropriate Definition

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.

Premises:
thalassemia
Responses:
production of RBCs
associated with shortened RBC life span
results from iron deficiency
immature RBC
genetic mutation that results in altered hemoglobin structure
failure of stem cells to develop into RBCs
stimulates RBC production in bone marrow
genetic mutation that reduces hemoglobin synthesis
blocks the release of iron from storage and thereby renders iron unavailable for red blood cell production
characterized by large immature red blood cells, as occurs in folate or vitamin B12 deficiency

Correct Answer:

production of RBCs
associated with shortened RBC life span
results from iron deficiency
immature RBC
genetic mutation that results in altered hemoglobin structure
failure of stem cells to develop into RBCs
stimulates RBC production in bone marrow
genetic mutation that reduces hemoglobin synthesis
blocks the release of iron from storage and thereby renders iron unavailable for red blood cell production
characterized by large immature red blood cells, as occurs in folate or vitamin B12 deficiency
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