Red Cell Characteristics Related to Size

Question

Megalocytes (macrocytes) are characterized by: (Choose ALL of the correct answers)

More than one answer is correct. Please select all correct answers

MCV > 100 cubic microns

round to oval shape

decreased central pallor

MCV < 100 cubic microns

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