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General Pathology
The size of red blood cells is measured by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), which indicates the average volume of a red blood cell.
General Pathology
Integrins are likely under-expressed in this boy, as they play a crucial role in cell adhesion and signaling, and their deficiency can lead to various immunological issues.
Physiology
Hemolytic anemia is NOT a clinical consequence of defective bile acid absorption; rather, it is associated with the destruction of red blood cells, while fat malabsorption, steatorrhea, and vitamin K deficiency can occur due to bile salt deficiency.