Cooley's anemia is also called___________________?

Correct answer: D. All of the above

  • A. Mediterranean anemia
  • B. Beta - Thalassemia major
  • C. Erythroblastic anema
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Cooley anemia is the severe transfusion-dependent form of beta-thalassemia, also called beta-thalassemia major or Mediterranean anemia. The options use erythroblastic anemia as an older descriptive synonym, making “all of the above” the intended choice.

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