Question

question 75
1 pts
which of the following anemias is most often associated with chronic alcohol use?
iron deficiency anemia
aplastic anemia
macrocytic anemia
normocytic anemia

Explanation:

Chronic alcohol use can disrupt folate metabolism and impair DNA synthesis in red blood cell precursors. This leads to the production of larger - than - normal red blood cells (macrocytes), characteristic of macrocytic anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is more related to low iron intake or blood loss. Aplastic anemia is due to bone marrow failure (not directly from chronic alcohol in most cases). Normocytic anemia has normal - sized red blood cells and is not the typical anemia associated with chronic alcohol use.

Answer:

Macrocytic anemia