A low hematocrit may indicate ________.
A. anemia
B. dehydration
C. viral infection
D. polycythemia
Answer: A
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When a metric measurement/symbol is named after a person, you should:
A) capitalize the measurement. B) capitalize the symbol. C) not capitalize any metric measurements. D) Both a and b.
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