Which condition is characterized by an inadequate amount of red blood cells?

Anemia is characterized by too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin, which can reduce the amount of oxygen carried through the body. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency involves weakened immune defenses, and anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, the correct choice is anemia.

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