Question

Copper deficiency is associated with

1: leukocytosis.
2: macrocytic anemia.
3: microcytic hypochromic anemia.
4: erythrocytosis.

Answer 1

Copper deficiency is associated with microcytic hypochromic anemia and other skeletal and cardiovascular changes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Copper deficiency is associated with microcytic hypochromic anemia. In severe copper deficiency, the synthesis of heme, a component of hemoglobin, is depressed which leads to the development of anemia. Copper deficiency also leads to skeletal changes, osteoporosis, spontaneous fractures, impaired elastin formation, and myocardial fibrosis in cows.