Question

which of the following types of anemia results from the excessive loss of erythrocytes?
a pernicious anemia
b iron - deficiency anemia
c hemolytic anemia
d thalassemia

Explanation:

Pernicious anemia is due to vitamin B12 deficiency, iron - deficiency anemia is from lack of iron for red - blood - cell production, and thalassemia is a genetic disorder of abnormal hemoglobin synthesis. Hemolytic anemia results from the destruction (excessive loss) of erythrocytes (red blood cells).

Answer:

C. hemolytic anemia