Sickle Cell Anemia and Thalassemia are Examples of _____ Anemia

Question

Sickle cell anemia and thalassemia are examples of _____ anemia.
A) aplastic
B) pernicious
C) hemorrhagic
D) hemolytic

Accepted Answer

Sickle cell anemia and thalassemia are both types of hemolytic anemia, which is characterized by the premature destruction of red blood cells. Aplastic anemia is caused by a decrease in the production of red blood cells, pernicious anemia is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12, and hemorrhagic anemia is caused by blood loss.