Which of the following typically causes a macrocytic anemia?
Correct Answer: blind loop syndrome
Description: Blind loop syndrome leads to megaloblastic anemia and macrocytosis because of B12 deficiency. The deficiency is caused by colonization with bacteria that takes up ingested cobalamin before it can be absorbed. The other conditions generally cause microcytic or normocytic anemias.
Category:
Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now