Pernicious Anemia Is Caused by the Bone Marrow Failing to Produce

question 62

True/False

Pernicious anemia is caused by the bone marrow failing to produce enough RBCs,even though all ingredients needed for erythropoiesis are available.

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Definitions:

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Set Point

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Set Point

A theory suggesting that an individual's body weight and other physiological factors are regulated at a predetermined, or 'set', level by the brain.

Hunger

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