An Anemia That Manifests as Decreased Marrow Cellularity, Pancytopenia, and a Reticulocytopenia

question 13

Multiple Choice

An anemia that manifests as decreased marrow cellularity, pancytopenia, and a reticulocytopenia is appropriately termed:

• A)Megaloblastic anemia
• B)Aplastic anemia
• C)Sideroblastic anemia
• D)Iron deficiency anemia

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Definitions:

Macronutrient

Nutrients required by organisms in larger amounts for growth and energy, including proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, in a ratio of 1:2:1 respectively, serving as a major energy source for organisms.

Lipid

A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, and fat-soluble vitamins, used for energy storage and cell signaling.

Protein

Large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues, essential for all living organisms.