Which of the following defines an intrinsic erythrocyte defect:
a. Erythrocytes that are damaged by chemical, mechanical, or physical agents
b. The agglutination of erythrocytes by antigen/antibody interactions
c. Inherited abnormalities of an erythrocyte
d. Destruction of red cells within the vasculature
Answer: C
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