Erythrocytes that are _____ contain an abnormally low concentration of hemoglobin.
A) hyperchromic
B) hypochromic
C) macrocytic
D) microcytic

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Hypochromic erythrocytes have a decreased concentration of hemoglobin, resulting in a pale appearance. Hyperchromic erythrocytes have an increased concentration of hemoglobin, while macrocytic erythrocytes are larger than normal and microcytic erythrocytes are smaller than normal.

Erythrocytes That Are _____ Contain an Abnormally Low Concentration of Hemoglobin