Question

state of having different size red blood cells is called ________.
○ reticulocyte
○ microcytosis
○ anisocytosis
○ macrocytosis

Explanation:

• Reticulocyte: A type of immature red blood cell, not related to different sizes of red blood cells.
• Microcytosis: Condition of having abnormally small red blood cells, not different sizes.
• Anisocytosis: Defined as the presence of red blood cells of varying sizes, which matches the description in the question.
• Macrocytosis: Condition of having abnormally large red blood cells, not different sizes.

Answer:

C. Anisocytosis