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

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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.

Which of the Following Conditions Is Mismatched with Its Description