An inherited form of anemia in which erythrocytes rupture or are destroyed at a faster rate than normal is known as ____.
A) thalassemia
B) septicemia
C) hemolytic anemia
D) malaria

Question

​An inherited form of anemia in which erythrocytes rupture or are destroyed at a faster rate than normal is known as ____.
A) ​thalassemia
B) ​septicemia
C) ​hemolytic anemia
D) ​malaria

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Hemolytic anemia is a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed at a faster rate than usual, leading to a shortage (deficiency) of healthy red blood cells in the bloodstream and leading to anemia. This can happen as a result of inherited or acquired conditions, and can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and jaundice. Thalassemia is a genetic disorder causing abnormal hemoglobin production, septicemia is a severe infection in the bloodstream, and malaria is a parasitic infection spread by mosquitoes.

​An Inherited Form of Anemia in Which Erythrocytes Rupture or Are

An Inherited Form of Anemia in Which Erythrocytes Rupture or Are