National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam

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Hypochromic anemia is associated with

Vitamin B12 deficiency
Copper overload
Fe deficiency
Excess folic acid

The correct answer is: Fe deficiency

Hypochromic anemia is a type of anemia where there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry sufficient oxygen throughout the body. This can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, and pale skin. This condition is associated with iron deficiency, therefore the correct answer is C. Option A, vitamin B12 deficiency, is a type of macrocytic anemia where red blood cells are larger than normal. Option B, copper overload, is associated with toxic accumulation of copper, which can damage the liver and cause hemolytic anemia, not hypochromic anemia. Option D, excess folic acid, is not associated with hypochromic anemia. However, low levels of folic acid can lead to a different type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia, where red blood cells are larger and oval-shaped. Overall, hyp