Question

multiple choice question
with the condition called ______, the oxygen - carrying capacity of the blood is reduced.
o thrombocytopenia
o anemia
o leukopenia
o leukemia
o polycythemia

Explanation:

Anemia is a condition where there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which reduces the blood's oxygen - carrying capacity. Thrombocytopenia is a low platelet count, leukopenia is a low white blood cell count, leukemia is a cancer of blood - forming tissues, and polycythemia is an abnormally high red blood cell count.

Answer:

B. anemia