The term iron-deficiency anemia refers specifically to _____.
A) low transferrin levels
B) severe depletion of iron stores that results in a low hemoglobin concentration
C) elevated levels of iron in the urine
D) insufficient hepcidin
E) severe depletion of myoglobin from muscle cells

Question

The term iron-deficiency anemia refers specifically to _____.
A) low transferrin levels 
B) severe depletion of iron stores that results in a low hemoglobin concentration 
C) elevated levels of iron in the urine 
D) insufficient hepcidin 
E) severe depletion of myoglobin from muscle cells

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Iron-deficiency anemia is characterized by a severe depletion of iron stores that leads to a low hemoglobin concentration in the blood. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Without sufficient iron, the body cannot produce enough hemoglobin to meet its oxygen transport needs, resulting in anemia.

The Term Iron-Deficiency Anemia Refers Specifically to _____