What is the MOST common type of anemia?
a. acquired hemolytic c. iron deficiency
b. hypoplastic d. sickle cell
C
Anemias can occur because of decreased RBC production, increased RBC destruction, or blood loss. The anemia that occurs most frequently is iron deficiency anemia, or insufficient iron in the body to synthesize functional hemoglobin (Hbg), which may result from inadequate dietary intake of iron, decreased iron absorption, chronic blood loss, or increased need for iron during growth periods or pregnancy.
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