This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': 'All of the following are true regarding the findings of peripheral smear in vitamin B12 deficiency except: March 2010 \nSelect and explain. \nA. Hypercellular marrow, B. Poikilocytosis, C. Hypersegmented neutrophils, D. Microcytic red cells', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Ans. D: Microcytic red cellsA peripheral smear in megaloblastic anemia shows:The classic hypersegmented polymorphonucleated cells having more than 5 nuclear lobules instead of normal three to four.Marrow is hypercellular as a result of marked hematopoietic precursors.The presence of red cells that are macrocytic and oval is highly characteristicAnisocvtosis and poikilocytosis', 'role': 'assistant'}]