This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Haematology, Subject name: Pathology
Iron deficiency causes- 
Select and explain. 
A. Megaloblastic anemia, B. Microcytic hypochromic anemia, C. Macrocytic hypochromic anemia, D. Microcytic hyperchromic anemia
B: Microcytic hypochromic anemia
Answer: B: Microcytic hypochromic anemia 
Explanation: In Fe deficiency anemia the red cells become microcytic and hypochromic & poikilocytosis become more marked . Ref:Postgraduate Hematology by Victor Hoffbrand pg39 Ref Robbins 9/e pg422