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multiple choice question
snake venom is associated with which type of anemia?
hemorrhagic
pernicious
hemolytic

Explanation:

Snake venom can cause destruction of red blood cells, leading to hemolytic anemia. Hemorrhagic anemia is due to blood loss, and pernicious anemia is related to vitamin B12 deficiency (often from intrinsic factor issues). So snake venom - induced anemia is hemolytic.

Answer:

Hemolytic (the option "Hemolytic" among the choices: Hemorrhagic, Pernicious, Hemolytic)