How does iron deficiency anemia frequently develop with ulcerative colitis?
A) Loss of surface area for absorption in the ileum
B) Bone marrow depression by toxic wastes
C) Chronic blood loss in stools
D) Insufficient hydrochloric acid for iron absorption

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Chronic blood loss in stools due to ulcerative colitis can lead to iron deficiency anemia as the body loses iron along with the blood.

How Does Iron Deficiency Anemia Frequently Develop with Ulcerative Colitis