Anemia
Anemia ( 42 Questions)
This choice is incorrect because folate-deficiency anemia is associated with a deficiency of folic acid, often caused by poor dietary intake or malabsorption, but not specifically linked to alcoholism.
This choice is incorrect because hemolytic anemia is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells and is not directly related to alcoholism.
This choice is incorrect because sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder and is not caused by alcohol consumption.
This choice is correct. Macrocytic anemia is commonly associated with alcoholism due to the direct toxic effects of alcohol on bone marrow, resulting in the production of larger-than-normal red blood cells (macrocytes).
A) This choice is incorrect because folate-deficiency anemia is associated with a deficiency of folic acid, often caused by poor dietary intake or malabsorption, but not specifically linked to alcoholism.
B) This choice is incorrect because hemolytic anemia is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells and is not directly related to alcoholism.
C) This choice is incorrect because sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder and is not caused by alcohol consumption.
D) This choice is correct. Macrocytic anemia is commonly associated with alcoholism due to the direct toxic effects of alcohol on bone marrow, resulting in the production of larger-than-normal red blood cells (macrocytes).