The main function(s) of the blood is (are) to _______________

a. protect against pathogens
b. regulate the amount of body fluids
c. transport nutrients, gases, waste products, and hormones
d. all of the above


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RATIONALE: Blood functions to protect the body from pathogens, regulate the fluid volume in the body, and to transport nutrients, gases, wastes products, and hormones.

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Which of the following best describes the clinical presentation of a patient with osmotic diarrhea?

A) Patient presents with diarrhea with dehydration, fever that lasts longer than 48 hours, recent antibiotic use, and severe abdominal pain. B) Patient presents with constipation. C) Patient presents with increase in fecal water output, stool osmotic gap is typically , and increased carbohydrate stool. D) Patient presents with signs and symptoms of an eating disorder.

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