| Table 1. Red blood cell indices in iron supplemented rats. | |||
| Experimental groups | PCV (%) | Hb (g/dL) | RBC count (x103/mm3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 34.00±1.40 | 11.00±0.44 | 5.60±0.20 |
| Copper-toxic | 28.00±0.66
|
9.30±0.07
|
4.50±0.01
|
| Copper-toxic+Iron | 40.00±1.60
|
13.00±0.51
|
6.90±0.48
|
| Iron | 37.00±1.30 | 13.00±0.47 | 6.30±0.26 |
Values are Mean±SEM; n=5;
* indicates significance difference compared to control
# indicates significance difference compared to copper-toxic.