Which of the following statements is true of anemia?
A. The characteristic symptoms of anemia include weakness, fatigue, irritability, and pallor.
B. Anemia is typically caused by an abnormal increase in the number of circulating red blood cells.
C. Inherited anemias can be successfully treated or cured with drug replacement therapy.
D. All forms of anemia are inherited.
Answer: A
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