86. A patient with iron deficiency anemia presents with pallor, fatigue, and spoon-shaped nails (koilonychia). What is the technical primary pathophysiological cause of the anemia?
A.
Impaired red blood cell production due to insufficient iron for hemoglobin synthesis.
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B.
Increased red blood cell destruction.
C.
Vitamin B12 deficiency.
D.
Bone marrow failure.
📖 Additional Information
Impaired red blood cell production due to insufficient iron for hemoglobin synthesis.
