Iron-deficiency anemia can occur from what three mechanisms?

a. Impaired iron absorption, blood loss, inadequate iron intake
b. ALAS deficiency, blood loss, decreased transferrin
c. Mutation of HFE gene, decreased transferrin, increased hepcidin
d. Inadequate iron intake, impaired iron absorption, decreased hepcidin


Correct Answer: A

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