Shortened erythrocyte life span, ineffective bone marrow response to erythropoietin, and altered iron metabolism describe the pathophysiologic characteristics of which type of anemia?
A)Aplastic
B)Sideroblastic
C)Anemia of chronic disease
D)Iron deficiency

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Anemia of chronic disease specifically results from a combination of (1) decreased erythrocyte life span, (2) suppressed production of erythropoietin, (3) ineffective bone marrow erythroid progenitor response to erythropoietin, and (4) altered iron metabolism and iron sequestration in macrophages.

Shortened Erythrocyte Life Span, Ineffective Bone Marrow Response to Erythropoietin