Iron Overload in Severe B-Thalassemia (B-Thalassemia Major)patients Is Primarily a Consequence

Iron overload in severe b-thalassemia (b-thalassemia major) patients is primarily a consequence of

A) an increased rate of absorption of iron because of the severe anemia.
B) a decreased need for iron because fewer RBCs are made.
C) accumulation of iron from massive RBC transfusion therapy.
D) decreased rate of use of iron because smaller RBCs are made.

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