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What is the primary function of a blood substitute?
What is the primary function of a blood substitute?
- To transport oxygen in place of real blood (correct)
- To stimulate the immune response
- To increase blood pressure
- To reduce blood viscosity
What is the main goal of fluid resuscitation?
What is the main goal of fluid resuscitation?
- To stimulate the immune response
- To reduce blood viscosity
- To maintain pressure, blood volume, and oxygen perfusion (correct)
- To increase oxygen transport
What is the pressure at the feet in a normal individual?
What is the pressure at the feet in a normal individual?
- 50 mmHg
- 200 mmHg
- 150 mmHg
- 100 mmHg (correct)
What is the effect of increasing hematocrit on blood flow?
What is the effect of increasing hematocrit on blood flow?
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What is the equation that describes the flow rate of a fluid?
What is the equation that describes the flow rate of a fluid?
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What is the normal hematocrit value in a healthy individual?
What is the normal hematocrit value in a healthy individual?
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What is the purpose of erythropoietin in the body?
What is the purpose of erythropoietin in the body?
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What is the term for the occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus?
What is the term for the occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus?
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What is the effect of increasing pressure on blood flow?
What is the effect of increasing pressure on blood flow?
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What is the term for a solution that has the same solute concentration as the cells?
What is the term for a solution that has the same solute concentration as the cells?
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