The key difference between fetal hemoglobin and adult hemoglobin is that fetal hemoglobin has a lower affinity for oxygen, because the levels of oxygen in placental blood is 2 to 3 times higher than other systemic arteries

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


FALSE

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True or False? The subcutaneous tissue is part of the skin and the integumentary system.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Dina, who is blood type A?, wants to donate blood to her friend Sarah, who is blood type AB?. Do you recommend for Dina to donate blood to her friend? Explain why or why not

What will be an ideal response?

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A harmful reaction may occur in some cases, even when using the universal donor blood type for a transfusion. 

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Arteries that directly supply the plantar portion of the foot branch from the posterior ________ artery

A) tibial B) fibular C) popliteal D) iliac E) femoral

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