Pernicious anemia is______________?
Correct answer: B. Improper maturation of red cells
- A. insufficient production of red cells
- B. Improper maturation of red cells
- C. can be correct by tablets of folic acid alone
- D. can be correct by iron supplement
Explanation
Pernicious anemia is a vitamin B12-deficiency megaloblastic anemia in which impaired DNA synthesis causes defective or improper maturation of red-cell precursors. Folic acid alone does not correct the underlying B12 deficiency and may allow neurological damage to progress.
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