Match each definition with the correct term.
-anemia
A)absence of all formed blood elements
B)abnormally few red blood cells
C)inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to their premature destruction by the spleen
D)lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells
E)larger-than-normal red blood cells

Question

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-anemia
A)​absence of all formed blood elements
B)abnormally few red blood cells​
C)​inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to their premature destruction by the spleen
D)lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells​
E)​larger-than-normal red blood cells

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anemia is defined as an abnormally low number of red blood cells.

Answer: C
 Hemolytic anemia is caused by the premature destruction of red blood cells by the spleen, leading to a decrease in circulating red blood cells.

Answer: E
 Macrocytic anemia is characterized by larger-than-normal red blood cells.

Answer: D
 Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of the protein required to absorb vitamin B12, which is needed for the production of red blood cells.

Answer: A
 Aplastic anemia is a rare condition where the bone marrow fails to produce any new blood cells, leading to an absence of all formed blood elements.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term.​

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term.