Why is transfused blood discarded after about 6 weeks of storage?
A. The percent oxygen saturation is too low.
B. It cannot bind to oxygen anymore.
C. The BPG levels are too low for adequate release of oxygen to tissues.
D. It becomes too thick.
Answer: C
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A. connect different regions of the cerebral cortex with the opposite hemisphere. B. extend between the right and left cerebral hemispheres. C. link the cerebral cortex to the caudal brain regions and the spinal cord. D. connect different regions of the cerebral cortex within the same hemisphere. E. None of the choices is correct.
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a. true b. false
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A) ceruminous glands. B) holocrine glands. C) sebaceous glands. D) sweat glands.
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