Asked by Xander Salazar on Jun 19, 2024
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Which of the following conditions is mismatched with its description?
A) Aplastic anemia - bone marrow fails to produce erythrocytes
B) Hemolytic anemia - increased destruction of erythrocytes
C) Pernicious anemia - loss of blood from the body
D) Iron deficiency anemia - lack of iron absorption for erythropoiesis
E) Hemorrhagic anemia - loss of blood from the body
Aplastic Anemia
A blood disorder characterized by the bone marrow's failure to produce enough new blood cells, leading to fatigue and higher risk of infections.
Hemolytic Anemia
A condition where red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made.
Pernicious Anemia
A form of anemia caused by the body's inability to absorb vitamin B12, often due to a lack of intrinsic factor.
- Distinguish between different types of anemia and their causes.
Verified Answer
AL
anastasia lewisJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Pernicious anemia is actually caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12, not by the loss of blood from the body. This deficiency impairs the body's ability to produce healthy red blood cells.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between different types of anemia and their causes.