Question

Which blood-related effects are associated with chronic alcoholism?

Options

• Normal blood composition

• Excessive blood clotting only

• Anaemia and bleeding tendencies

• Increased red blood cell production only

Answer 1

Chronic alcohol consumption affects blood composition, causing anaemia (reduced red blood cells) and bleeding tendencies (impaired clotting). These effects result from alcohol's toxic effects on bone marrow and liver synthesis of clotting factors.