In which condition is the quantity of circulating platelets less than normal?
A. Anemia
B. Thrombocytopenia
C. Leukemia
D. Polycythemia
Answer: B
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When comparing gamete production in males and females, males produce
A. more gametes that are larger in size. B. more gametes that are smaller in size. C. fewer gametes that are larger in size. D. fewer gametes that are smaller in size.
Changes in the color of skin are often an indication of a homeostatic imbalance. Which of the following changes would suggest that a patient is suffering from Addison's disease?
A) The skin takes on a bronze or metallic appearance. B) Black-and-blue marks become evident for no apparent cause. C) It is impossible to suggest Addison's disease from an inspection of a person's skin. D) The skin appears to have an abnormal, yellowish tint.
Edema is an example of
A. dehydration. B. volume depletion. C. total volume excess. D. fluid sequestration.
A change in the conditions in the axon terminal can cause a change in the environment of the cell body as a result of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).