On the fifth day after the acute blood loss a patient has been diagnosed with hypochromic anemia. What is the main mechanism of hypochromia development?

Answer options

1. Increased excretion of body iron
2. Impaired globin synthesis
3. Release of immature red blood cells from the bone marrow
4. Impaired iron absorption in the intestines
5. Increased destruction of red blood cells in the spleen

Explanation

Release of immature red blood cells from the bone marrow. Hypochromic anemia is a form of anemia where RBC is paler than normal. Immature red blood cells lack hemoglobin which is responsible for the red pigment.