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What is the normal range for hemoglobin levels in adults?
What is the normal range for hemoglobin levels in adults?
- 15 grams per deciliter to 20 grams per deciliter
- 12 grams per deciliter to 17.4 grams per deciliter (correct)
- 18 grams per deciliter to 22 grams per deciliter
- 10 grams per deciliter to 15 grams per deciliter
What is CRP (C-Reactive Protein) a sign of when found in high levels in the blood?
What is CRP (C-Reactive Protein) a sign of when found in high levels in the blood?
- Anemia
- Indication of inflammation in the body (correct)
- A sign of muscle injury
- High blood sugar levels
In what conditions can the CRP test be useful for monitoring flare-ups or treatment effectiveness?
In what conditions can the CRP test be useful for monitoring flare-ups or treatment effectiveness?
- Heart disease and hypertension
- Inflammatory bowel disease and arthritis (correct)
- Diabetes and obesity
- Lung diseases and allergies
What is the principle behind the C-Reactive Protein test?
What is the principle behind the C-Reactive Protein test?
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Where is the blood draw for CRP testing usually performed?
Where is the blood draw for CRP testing usually performed?
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What is the main component of red blood cells?
What is the main component of red blood cells?
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What does hemoglobin contain that allows it to bind to oxygen?
What does hemoglobin contain that allows it to bind to oxygen?
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What can knowing your hemoglobin level help diagnose?
What can knowing your hemoglobin level help diagnose?
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Where can a hemoglobin test be conducted?
Where can a hemoglobin test be conducted?
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How is the blood sample taken for a hemoglobin test?
How is the blood sample taken for a hemoglobin test?
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