_______________________ are thick walled, elastic blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the tissues

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Arteries

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is found in the first stage of iron deficiency??

a. Iron stores decline, as assessed by serum ferritin.
b. Hemoglobin levels fall, as assessed by complete blood count.
c. Red blood cell count falls, as assessed by hematocrit count.
d. Hemoglobin synthesis declines, as assessed by erythrocyte protoporphyrin.
e. Erythrocyte protoporphyrin, begins to accumulate.

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