Multiple Choice
Why are bone changes and deformities common findings in beta thalassemias y?
A) Because of increased globin chain synthesis
B) The impaired globin chain synthesis causes erythroid hypoplasia.
C) The impaired globin chain synthesis causes increased erythropoiesis resulting in bone marrow expansion.
D) The impaired globin chain synthesis causes impaired oxygen delivery to the bone tissue, which causes bone deformities.
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