Question

In order to treat some cases of anemia, corticosteroids can

a. introduce more vitamin B12 into the blood to help red blood cells deliver more oxygen.
b. introduce more iron into the blood to ensure a healthy balance of red and white blood cells.
c. inhibit the immune system to ensure that it does not destroy too many red blood cells
d. increase immune system activity so that it targets and kills bacteria more quickly.

Answer 1

c. inhibit the immune system to ensure that it does not destroy too many red blood cells

Step-by-step explanation:

Medicines can improve some types of hemolytic anemia, especially autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA). Corticosteroid medicines, such as prednisone, can stop your immune system from, or limit its ability to, make antibodies (proteins) against red blood cells

Answer 2

C. inhibit the immune system to ensure that it does not destroy too many red blood cells.

Step-by-step explanation:

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