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What can cause a drop in renal blood oxygen level?
What can cause a drop in renal blood oxygen level?
- Reduced demands for oxygen
- Reduced numbers of leukocytes
- Excess RBC destruction (correct)
- Increased availability of oxygen at high altitudes
Which nutrient is more important for erythropoiesis in women during menstruation?
Which nutrient is more important for erythropoiesis in women during menstruation?
- Amino acids
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B12
- Iron (correct)
What is the average lifespan of erythrocytes?
What is the average lifespan of erythrocytes?
- 150 days
- 90 days
- 180 days
- 120 days (correct)
What is anemia characterized by?
What is anemia characterized by?
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What is polycythemia characterized by?
What is polycythemia characterized by?
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Where do aged erythrocytes break up?
Where do aged erythrocytes break up?
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What happens to hemoglobin fragments after erythrocyte breakdown?
What happens to hemoglobin fragments after erythrocyte breakdown?
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