Hypoproteinemia is a condition of unusually low levels of plasma proteins. This problem is often characterized by ________.
A) tissue edema
B) extreme weight loss
C) extreme weight gain
D) nerve damage
A) tissue edema
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On a long transcontinental flight, a middle-aged man gets up and exercises in the aisle,
moving his hands, feet, arms, and legs as much as he can. He does this every two hours. The flight attendant asks him to sit down, but he explains that he is trying to prevent a very dangerous medical condition. He is talking about A) deep vein thrombosis. B) leukemia. C) aplastic anemia. D) thrombocytopenia.
What happens to the four globin chains when hemoglobin is broken down by the liver and spleen?
A. They are broken down to form iron. B. They are secreted into bile. C. They are broken down to free amino acids which are then recycled to the bone marrow. D. They are considered a waste product and removed from the body.
In what dura mater fold is the superior sagittal sinus located?
A) falx cerebri B) tentorium cerebri C) tentorium cerebelli D) falx cerebelli
Somites give rise to
A. nerves. B. blood. C. glands. D. muscles. E. spinal cord.