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This document describes the four main classifications of anemias based on red blood cell morphology: 1. Macrocytic, normochromic anemias are caused by vitamin B12 or folate deficiencies and result in enlarged red blood cells. 2. Normocytic, normochromic anemias involve defects in blood cell formation or increased cell destruction and have normal-sized red blood cells. 3. Microcytic, hypochromic anemias are usually caused by iron deficiency and result in smaller, paler red blood cells. 4. Microcytic,

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Dennis Valdez

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