iron stages Flashcards by D W | Brainscape

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stage 1 = storage depletion

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lower than expected blood ferritin levels

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stage 2 = mild deficiency

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transport iron decreases
reduction in size of RBCs

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stage 3 = anaemia

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haemoglobin drops
fewer RBCs

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