Why Are the Red Cells Larger Than Normal in Megaloblastic

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why are the red cells larger than normal in megaloblastic anemia?

• A) Increased concentration of erythropoietin
• B) Increased release of reticulocytes
• C) Cells are made larger because fewer of them exist
• D) Cell division is impaired

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statement or hypothesis that suggests there is no statistical significance between the specified sets of observations.

Sample Size

The number of observations or replicates included in a statistical sample.

P Value

The probability of obtaining test results at least as extreme as the results observed, assuming the null hypothesis is true.

Two-Tailed

Refers to a type of statistical test that considers both directions of differences or effects, allowing for testing for either an increase or a decrease.