Per classification of anemias, the morphology for pernicious anemia or folate-deficiency anemia results in
1. hematocytic–hematochromic erythrocytes.
2. microcytic–hypochromic erythrocytes.
3. macrocytic–normochromic erythrocytes.
4. normocytic–normochromic erythrocytes.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Hematocytic–hematochromic erythrocytes do not classify anemias.
Rationale 2: Microcytic–hypochromic erythrocytes classify iron-deficiency anemia or thalassemia.
Rationale 3: Macrocytic–normochromic erythrocytes classify pernicious and folate-deficiency anemia.
Rationale 4: Normocytic–normochromic erythrocytes classify aplastic, hemorrhagic, sickle-cell, and hemolytic anemia.
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