Match each definition with the correct term.
-hemolytic 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.​
-hemolytic 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

Hemolytic anemia is a type of anemia where there is an inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to their premature destruction by the spleen.

Answer: B 
 Abnormally few red blood cells is known as aplastic anemia, where the bone marrow does not produce enough blood cells.

Answer: A 
 Absence of all formed blood elements is known as pancytopenia.

Answer: D 
 Lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells is known as pernicious anemia.

Answer: E 
 Larger-than-normal red blood cells are known as macrocytic anemia.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term.​

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term.