Match each definition with the correct term.
-pernicious anemia
A)absence of all formed blood elements
B)abnormally few red blood cells
C)inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to their premature destruction by the spleen
D)lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells
E)larger-than-normal red blood cells

Question

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-pernicious anemia
A)​absence of all formed blood elements
B)abnormally few red blood cells​
C)​inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to their premature destruction by the spleen
D)lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells​
E)​larger-than-normal red blood cells

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor, a protein required for the absorption of vitamin B12, necessary for the formation of red blood cells.

Answer: E
 Megaloblastic anemia is characterized by the presence of larger-than-normal red blood cells.

Answer: C
 Hemolytic anemia is caused by the premature destruction of red blood cells, often by the spleen.

Answer: B
 Aplastic anemia is characterized by a significant reduction or absence of all formed blood elements, including red blood cells.

Answer: A
 Aplastic anemia is characterized by a significant reduction or absence of all formed blood elements, including red blood cells.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term.​

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term.