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Q · Health and Disease medium · 45s
What is anemia caused by?
TopicHealth and Disease
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Anemia is a condition marked by reduced hemoglobin or red blood cell count, often due to insufficient iron intake or absorption. This reduces oxygen transport, causing fatigue, pallor, and breathlessness.
Final Answer: Option A - Iron deficiency