Chronic blood loss leads to:

a. Iron deficiency anemia
b. ACI
c. Megaloblastic anemia
d. Hemolytic anemia


ANS: A
Chronic loss of blood leads to loss of red cells and their iron content. Iron is conserved and recycled very tightly in the body. To maintain normal stores it requires that only the normal amount be lost on a daily basis. Gradually iron stores will be depleted and iron deficiency will develop.

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