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Which of the following is NOT a property or function of blood plasma?
Which of the following is NOT a property or function of blood plasma?
What is the term that describes the production of red blood cells?
What is the term that describes the production of red blood cells?
Which is TRUE about the condition anemia?
Which is TRUE about the condition anemia?
A female has a blood test. One mL of her blood is drawn, spun in a centrifuge, and the plasma volume is measured and found to be 0.6 mL. Two months later the same patient returns to the doctor and, after doing another blood test, the doctor tells the patient that she has become anemic compared to her previous visit. Which of the following is most likely to be the woman's hematocrit on the second visit?
A female has a blood test. One mL of her blood is drawn, spun in a centrifuge, and the plasma volume is measured and found to be 0.6 mL. Two months later the same patient returns to the doctor and, after doing another blood test, the doctor tells the patient that she has become anemic compared to her previous visit. Which of the following is most likely to be the woman's hematocrit on the second visit?
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A male patient complains of physical weakness and fatigue. A blood test shows his hematocrit to be 30%. Which of the following diagnoses is the least likely to explain his symptoms?
A male patient complains of physical weakness and fatigue. A blood test shows his hematocrit to be 30%. Which of the following diagnoses is the least likely to explain his symptoms?
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Where is most of the iron in a person's body located?
Where is most of the iron in a person's body located?
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You have a patient who produces sufficient intrinsic factor but has pernicious anemia due to a dietary deficiency. Which of the following supplements should they take to improve symptoms?
You have a patient who produces sufficient intrinsic factor but has pernicious anemia due to a dietary deficiency. Which of the following supplements should they take to improve symptoms?
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Consider the equation F = ΔP/R. It describes the flow (F) of fluid in a tube in which there is a pressure difference (ΔP) between the two ends and resistance (R) to flow. Based on this equation, which is a correct conclusion?
Consider the equation F = ΔP/R. It describes the flow (F) of fluid in a tube in which there is a pressure difference (ΔP) between the two ends and resistance (R) to flow. Based on this equation, which is a correct conclusion?
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Which of the following changes would most increase the resistance to blood flow in a blood vessel?
Which of the following changes would most increase the resistance to blood flow in a blood vessel?
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Action potentials in the heart spread from cell to cell through
Action potentials in the heart spread from cell to cell through
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A patient had heart surgery to repair the pacemaker of the heart. Into which structure did the surgeon need access?
A patient had heart surgery to repair the pacemaker of the heart. Into which structure did the surgeon need access?
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Which is correct about the contraction sequence of the heart?
Which is correct about the contraction sequence of the heart?
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