hematopoietic system
N |
• unlike red cells, leukocyte and platelet numbers are similar to controls
|
• reduced mean hemoglobin level
|
leptocytosis
(
J:145194
)
• target cells are present
|
• polychromasia
|
• two fold reduction in ferrireductase activity in whole blood cells
|
homeostasis/metabolism
• decreased serum cupric levels
|
• total iron binding capacity is elevated almost 2 fold and saturation is similar to controls
|
• significantly increased in females
|
cardiovascular system
liver/biliary system
• significantly increased in females
|
reproductive system
N |
• despite anemia mice are able to breed normally
|
immune system
growth/size/body