Erythrocyte life span of less than 120 days, ineffective bone marrow response to erythropoietin, and altered iron metabolism describe the pathophysiologic characteristics of which type of anemia?
a. Aplastic
b. Sideroblastic
c. Anemia of chronic disease
d. Iron deficiency
Ans: c. Anemia of chronic disease
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