Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 10 - Blood - Review Questions - Page 381: 16

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Anemia is the disease in which the oxygen carrying capacity of blood is reduced due to lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Its most common causes are the following - 1. Reduced number of RBC in blood. 2. Inadequate hemoglobin volume in RBC. 3. Hemorrhaging internally or externally.

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