Large quantities of ________ are contained in the red pulp of the spleen.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


red blood cells

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A) intima. B) externa. C) media. D) interna. E) adventitia.

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Regulation of hydrogen ion concentration is important in the maintenance of proper enzyme function

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A 25-year-old woman with asthma is brought to the emergency department secondary to an acute asthmatic attack. She is using her sternocleidomastoid and internal/external intercostal muscles to breath. This can be interpreted as:

A. improved status, no intervention needed B. worsening status, intervention needed C. normal breathing pattern, no intervention needed D. airways are bronchodilating

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A deficiency of ________ can cause pernicious anemia.

A. iron B. EPO secretion C. vitamin B12 D. vitamin C E. folic acid

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