The student studying pediatric hematological disorders learns that anemia can occur in several ways, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Acute or chronic blood loss
B.
Altered shape of RBCs
C.
Decreased RBC production
D.
Increased RBC destruction
E.
Lack of functional RBCs
ANS: A, C, D
The three major causes of anemia include increased destruction of RBCs, decreased production of RBCs, and blood loss. Altered shape and function do not cause anemia.
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