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In males, anemia is present if the hematocrit is below:
In males, anemia is present if the hematocrit is below:
- $35\%$ (hemoglobin less than $11.5$ g/dL)
- $41\%$ (hemoglobin less than $13.5$ g/dL) (correct)
- $30\%$ (hemoglobin less than $10$ g/dL)
- $36\%$ (hemoglobin less than $12$ g/dL)
What is the most common cause of anemia?
What is the most common cause of anemia?
- Iron deficiency (correct)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Folate deficiency
What is the function of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body?
What is the function of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body?
- Deliver oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs (correct)
- Regulate blood pressure
- Produce insulin for glucose regulation
- Produce antibodies for immune response
What is hemoglobin (Hb) composed of?
What is hemoglobin (Hb) composed of?
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Anemia may result from all of the following EXCEPT:
Anemia may result from all of the following EXCEPT:
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What is the major regulator of platelet production?
What is the major regulator of platelet production?
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What is the normal lifespan of platelets in the circulating blood?
What is the normal lifespan of platelets in the circulating blood?
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Which receptors are involved in the adhesion of platelets to subendothelial connective tissue?
Which receptors are involved in the adhesion of platelets to subendothelial connective tissue?
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What is the volume range of platelets?
What is the volume range of platelets?
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Which humoral agents control the production of platelets?
Which humoral agents control the production of platelets?
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