A bone marrow examination was ordered on a patient with a 6.8 g/dL hemoglobin. The examination revealed an increase in fibrous tissue. This is an indication that the anemia is likely the result of a:
a. Proliferation defect
b. Nuclear maturation defect
c. Survival defect
d. Cytoplasmic maturation defect
Correct Answer: A
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