What Is the Role of the Bone Marrow in Iron Deficiency Anemia?
Bone marrow plays a crucial role in the production of red blood cells. In iron deficiency anemia, the bone marrow attempts to compensate for the low hemoglobin levels by increasing the production of red blood cells. However, due to the lack of iron, the new red blood cells are still deficient in hemoglobin. Histologically, a bone marrow biopsy from a patient with iron deficiency anemia will show increased erythroid precursors, indicating heightened red blood cell production.
