Anemia according to response:

  1. Regenerative anemia:
  • Bone marrow is responsive to this type of anemia.
  • It is characterized by increased number of immature RBC in peripheral circulation
  • Ex; blood loss anemia, hemolytic anemia

 

  1. Non-regenerative anemia:
  • Bone marrow is not responsive to anemic state.
  • Bone marrow are unable to produce red blood cells.
  • Ex; Depression anemias and aplastic anemias

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