This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutritional anemia, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'True about iron deficiency anemia are all EXCEPT? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Microcytic hypochromic anemia, B. Decreased TIBC, C. Bone marrow iron decreased earlier than serum iron, D. Decreased transferrin saturation', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: TIBC is increased in iron deficiency anemia IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA: - Most common cause of anemia in children - Occurs when there is decrease in total body iron content - severe enough to diminish erythropoiesis & cause anemia - Clinical features: Pallor , fatigue, Smooth tongue, pica, koilonychia - Peripheral Smear : shows Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia , anisocytosis, target cells , pencil cells - Other parameters: RDW Increased Serum iron Decreased Serum ferritin Decreased TIBC Increased Mentzer Index: >14 - Bone marrow iron decreased earlier than serum iron - Decreased transferrin saturation - Treatment: Iron supplementation', 'role': 'assistant'}]