The condition in which the blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The condition in which the blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin is:
A. Thalassemia
B. Anemia
C. Leukemia
D. Polycythemia
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Anemia is a deficiency in RBCs or hemoglobin, reducing oxygen-carrying capacity. Causes: iron deficiency, vitamin B₁₂/folate deficiency, blood loss, hemolysis. Polycythemia is excess RBCs, leukemia is cancer of WBCs, thalassemia is a genetic hemoglobin disorder leading to anemia. Anemia causes fatigue and pallor.

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