Megaloblastic Anaemia
Therefore if deficient or malabsorbed , megaloblastic anaemia is likely to develop.
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- Therefore if deficient or malabsorbed , megaloblastic anaemia is likely to develop. (Medical Physiology Assorted SAQs — With Answers (Past Paper Study Guide))
- Marrow is hypercellular when there is excessive destruction or ineffective granulopoiesis (as in megaloblastic anaemia). (White Cell Disorders — Must-Know Notes)
- It also causes megaloblastic anaemia if deficiency occurs. (Medical Physiology Assorted SAQs — With Answers (Past Paper Study Guide))
- | Folate (B9) | DNA synthesis, RBC maturation (with B12) | Megaloblastic anaemia; neural tube defects | May mask B12 deficiency | Leafy greens, liver, legumes | 180-400mcg (pregnancy) | (Complete Nutrition Science: Macronutrients & Health Foundations)
- Megaloblastic anaemia — impaired DNA synthesis causing intramedullary cell death (Haematopathology MCQs: Blood Disorders & Anemia Explained)
- Serum vitamin B12 and folate levels — typically normal, helps exclude true megaloblastic anaemia as the cause (Haematology Exam 2025: MCQs on Anaemia, Leukaemia & Clotting)
Study material on Megaloblastic Anaemia
Practice questions on Megaloblastic Anaemia
Megaloblastic anaemia is caused due to the deficiency of
- Folic acid
- Vitamin C CG. Vitamin B12 :
- Folic acid
- Vitamin B6
Answer: A.