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What happens to older red blood cells as they pass through narrow capillaries?
What happens to older red blood cells as they pass through narrow capillaries?
- They may become stronger
- They may multiply
- They may rupture (correct)
- They may change color
What happens to the remnants of heme groups from destroyed red blood cells?
What happens to the remnants of heme groups from destroyed red blood cells?
- Formed into new proteins
- Incorporated into new red blood cells
- Excreted in urine
- Converted to bilirubin (correct)
How is bilirubin excreted from the body?
How is bilirubin excreted from the body?
- Through respiration
- Via the skin
- In urine
- In feces (correct)
What causes the condition known as jaundice?
What causes the condition known as jaundice?
What is the common cause of jaundice discussed in the text?
What is the common cause of jaundice discussed in the text?
Which condition is characterized by a low red blood cell count and hemoglobin content?
Which condition is characterized by a low red blood cell count and hemoglobin content?
What is the result of the crystallization of abnormal hemoglobin in sickle cell disease?
What is the result of the crystallization of abnormal hemoglobin in sickle cell disease?
Which compound is administered as a treatment for sickle cell disease?
Which compound is administered as a treatment for sickle cell disease?
What is the cause of inadequate heme production in iron-deficiency anemia?
What is the cause of inadequate heme production in iron-deficiency anemia?
What is the characteristic shape of red blood cells in hereditary spherocytosis?
What is the characteristic shape of red blood cells in hereditary spherocytosis?
What is a consequence of red blood cells jamming up and blocking blood flow in sickle cell disease?
What is a consequence of red blood cells jamming up and blocking blood flow in sickle cell disease?
What effect does hydroxyurea treatment have on sickle cell disease?
What effect does hydroxyurea treatment have on sickle cell disease?
Which condition results from failure of the bone marrow to make adequate amounts of hemoglobin?
Which condition results from failure of the bone marrow to make adequate amounts of hemoglobin?
What causes accelerated red blood cell loss in hemolytic anemias?
What causes accelerated red blood cell loss in hemolytic anemias?
Which type of anemia results from insufficient dietary intake of essential nutrients?
Which type of anemia results from insufficient dietary intake of essential nutrients?
What is a common treatment for iron-deficiency anemia?
What is a common treatment for iron-deficiency anemia?
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