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A: Blood is a fluid connective tissue that carries oxygen, glucose, and nutrients throughout the body.…
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Q: Increased RBC's in the blood leads to a condition called___?
A: Blood cells or formed elements which is are of three types namely, a) RBC - Red blood cells or…
Q: Type A red blood cells agglutinate when added to type(AB, O) blood.
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Q: The percentage of blood volume composed of RBCs is called the _________.
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Q: List the chemicals present in blood plasma
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Q: _____________ is a potentially fatal condition in which there are high blood levels of NH4 +.
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Q: fatal consequence of some inhalation anesthetics and surgical adjuncts, but not IV anesthetics is:
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Q: Explain why one drug is taken every 3 hours, butanother drug is taken once daily
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Q: The amount of carbon monoxide in blood is usuallyexpressed as ___________.
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Q: Which is known as graveyard of RBC's?
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Q: Breathing in too much carbon monoxide will most likely result in the production of what
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Q: Which of the following is not found in the blood? A. white blood cells B. red blood cells…
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Q: ………….. is associated with low serum iron and high total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) A.…
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Q: Anemia is a condition in which the body has a reduced oxygen carrying capacity. This is caused by:
A: Answer- Correct option (E) a. and b. above -Low hematocrit (RBC count) -Low hemoglobin level
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- The amount of carbon monoxide in blood is usuallyexpressed as ___________.Breathing in too much carbon monoxide will most likely result in the production of whatTrue or false Anemia can be due to having abnormal hemoglobin. EPO is secreted from the liver. EPO is secreted when blood oxygen levels are too high
- A patient has a fasting blood glucose of 69 and a Hemoglobin A1C of 9 both drawn at the same time in the morning . Explain how a patient can have an elevated HgB A1C and still have a normal fasting blood glucoseDiabetes ketoacidosis is one of the complications of uncontrolled diabetes, and is associated with rapid breathing. Explain the steps that led to rapid breathing in such patientsExplain the physiologic significance of the syncytiotrophoblast’s production of hCG.
- Why would significant changes in SHBG concentrations in a mans blood have health / well being consequences?Which of the following is a cause of respiratoryacidosis?a. emphysemab. low blood K+c. increased aldosteroned. increased blood ketonesEffect of the respiratory cycle on the heart rate and results are recorded on ECG
- Explain why a person with ketoacidosis may hyperventilate. What benefit might it provide? Also explain why this hyperventilation can be stopped by an intravenous fluid containing bicarbonate.Which of these three paracrine chemicals causevasodilation?a. ATPb. adenosinec. nitric oxideThe effect of nitric oxide on blood vessels is to: