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What is the most likely cause of the Thoroughbred stallion's chronic weight loss and generalized weakness?
What is the most likely cause of the Thoroughbred stallion's chronic weight loss and generalized weakness?
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Excessive exercise
- Chronic inflammation (correct)
- Dehydration
Based on the clinical chemistry results, what parameter is most likely to be abnormal in this case?
Based on the clinical chemistry results, what parameter is most likely to be abnormal in this case?
- Fibrinogen (correct)
- Hematocrit
- Plasma protein
- Platelets
Which parameter is most likely to be low in the CBC results for this Thoroughbred stallion?
Which parameter is most likely to be low in the CBC results for this Thoroughbred stallion?
- Erythrocytes
- Platelets
- MCHC (correct)
- Neutrophils (mature)
What condition is most likely to be associated with an increased number of band neutrophils in the CBC results?
What condition is most likely to be associated with an increased number of band neutrophils in the CBC results?
Which parameter in the CBC results provides information about the volume of individual red blood cells?
Which parameter in the CBC results provides information about the volume of individual red blood cells?