Chronic Blood Loss Causes Anemia Because of The

question 31

Multiple Choice

Chronic blood loss causes anemia because of the:

• A) shortened life span of the erythrocytes.
• B) lower metabolic rate.
• C) loss of protein and electrolytes.
• D) smaller amount of recycled iron available.

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