<prompt> Which of the following condition is associated with decreased total iron binding capacity ?Iron deficiencyThalassemiaSideroblastic anemiaAnemia of chronic inflammation  <response>: TIBC increases in iron deficiency, Normal in Thalassemia and Sideroblastic anemia, and low normal or decreased in anemia of chronic inflammation. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 848 