The clinical manifestations are directly attributed to the reduction in the amount of oxygen available to tissues. Anemic individuals are fatigued, often pale, short of breath, and chilly.
What will be an ideal response?
Sickle-cell anemia results from a defective hemoglobin S-producing gene that causes red blood cells to roughen and become sickle shaped. Such sickling can produce hemolysis. The altered cells tend to pile up in capillaries and smaller blood vessels, making the blood more viscous. Normal circulation is impaired, causing severe pain and swelling.
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The two major subdivisions of the ECF are the
A) ICF and plasma. B) interstitial fluid and plasma. C) lymph and plasma. D) serous fluids and lymph. E) interstitial fluid and CSF.
The VCPR may be ended by the client at any time
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which are examples of anatomical properties of the stomach? Choose all that apply.
A. Pouchlike B. Located between esophagus and small intestine C. Secretes digestive juices D. J-shaped
What is the function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
A. It ensures that the reaction can proceed only in one direction, from reactants to products. B. It lowers the activation energy of the reaction. C. It is split into individual molecules that are products of the reaction. D. It generates heat that makes the reaction proceed. E. It changes the energy content of the reactants.