PromptVana, a 22-year-old came in to the clinic because her sisterneeds to have blood transfusion after having severe bloodloss due to surgery. But when she went to the blood bank forvoluntary blood donation, she learned that she cannotdonate blood. She insisted because it is for her sister.However, she was told that her erythrocyte count andhemoglobin levels are too low. The blood bank recommendsthat Vana should see her physician for an examination.QuestionsWhat condition might Anna have that is characterized by a low erythrocyte count andhemoglobin level?What are the major functions of erythrocytes, and what vital pigment do erythrocytescontain?3 Why do women tend to have a lower erythrocyte count and hemoglobin level than men?4What general symptoms do individuals with this condition tend to develop?How does diet play a role in preventing and treating this problem

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