A decrease in the oxygen-carrying ability of the blood, for any reason, is a condition known as ________

A) polycythemia
B) leukemia
C) anemia
D) leukocytosis


C

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Which of the following best describes sodium movement in the distal tubule?

A) Sodium is transported across the apical membrane by the Na+/K+ pump and across the basolateral membrane by diffusion through sodium channels. B) Sodium is transported across the basolateral membrane by the Na+/K+ pump and across the apical membrane by facilitated diffusion. C) Sodium is transported across the apical membrane by the Na+/K+ pump and across the basolateral membrane by secondary active transport. D) Sodium is transported across the apical membrane by the Na+/K+ pump and across the basolateral membrane by facilitated diffusion. E) Sodium is transported across the basolateral membrane by the Na+/K+ pump and across the apical membrane by diffusion through sodium channels.

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An inguinal hernia is in the region of the

A. calf. B. groin. C. shoulder. D. loin. E. thigh.

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Absorption at the arachnoid granulations returns CSF to the

A) third ventricle. B) arterial circulation. C) venous circulation. D) fourth ventricle. E) central canal.

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You are asked to draw blood from the median cubital vein. You will search for this vein in the ________

A) lateral side of the foot B) proximal arm C) anterior side of the elbow D) hand

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