If a patient has pernicious anemia, the inability of the body to absorb vitamin B12, the patient __________.
A. would have reduced blood iron levels
B. would have a decreased number of red blood cells
C. would have increased levels of hemoglobin
D. would not experience any effects on red blood cells
Answer: B. would have a decreased number of red blood cells
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A. The glenoid cavity B. The acetabulum C. The obturator foramen D. The foramen magnum E. The olecranon fossa
In which direction does carbon dioxide move during internal respiration?
A) from the blood into the tissue cells B) from the blood into the lungs C) from the lungs into the atmosphere D) from the tissue cells into the blood E) from the lungs into the blood
The surface of the teeth of the lower jaw nearest the tongue is called the ________ surface.
A) buccal B) palatal C) lingual D) mesial E) occlusal
Cardiac muscle cells contain an abundance of __________ which is indicative of how much work the heart does
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