This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Type of anemia in pregnancy is: September 2007 
Select and explain. 
A. Megaloblastic, B. Microcytic hypochromic, C. Microcytic normochromic, D. Normochromic normocytic
B: Microcytic hypochromic
Answer: B: Microcytic hypochromic 
Explanation: Ans. B: Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia in pregnancy is that of iron deficiency anemia and shows microcytic hypochromic pattern. Change in lab values in iron deficiency anemia Decrease- ferritin, hemoglobin, MCV Increase- TIBC, transferrin