Macrocytes are often seen in hospitalized alcoholics because of:
A) Alcohol toxicity on erythroid precursors
B) Stimulated erythropoiesis
C) Reticulocytosis
D) Iron deficiency

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Alcohol toxicity on erythroid precursors can cause macrocytic anemia in chronic alcoholics due to impaired DNA synthesis resulting in fewer but larger red blood cells.

Macrocytes Are Often Seen in Hospitalized Alcoholics Because Of