Which of the following could explain a gradual decrease in erythropoietin (EPO) levels?
A. A patient with acute kidney disease
B. A patient in recovery from surgery with substantial blood loss
C. An endurance athlete traveling from sea level to the mountains for a month of training
D. An inactive person beginning an exercise program
Answer: A
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A. Neutrophil B. Thrombocyte C. Lymphocyte D. Monocyte
The electrical gradient for K+
a. favors its movement out of the cell at resting potential. b. favors its movement into the cell at resting potential. c. opposes the concentration gradient for K+ at the equilibrium potential for K+. d. both (a) and (c) above. e. both (b) and (c) above.
Which blood vessel supplies blood to the pericardium, mediastinum, and the diaphragm?
A) ventral thoracic artery B) vertebral artery C) internal mammary artery D) internal maxillary artery
The ________ foramina are exclusive to the cervical vertebra.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).