Which Statement About Primary Aplastic Anemia Is True

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement about primary aplastic anemia is true?

• A) It is caused by a virus.
• B) The bone marrow failure is the result of a drug or chemical agent.
• C) It is associated with chemotherapy, radioactive isotopes, radium, or radiant energy.
• D) The cause is unknown.

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Definitions:

Postpartum Depression

A form of depression that occurs in some individuals after giving birth, characterized by sadness, anxiety, and in severe cases, thoughts of harming themselves or their baby.

Contributing Factors

Elements or circumstances that play a part in causing something to happen or exist.

Mother-Blaming

The societal tendency to fault mothers for their children's problems or behaviors, based on expectations of maternal responsibility.

Pollution

The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change, negatively impacting air, water, and soil quality.