Low blood oxygen levels stimulate erythrocyte production by increasing the formation of _________________ by the kidneys

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


erythropoietin

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The sum of all of the chemical reactions occurring within the human body is called

A) glycolysis. B) oxidation. C) catabolism. D) anabolism. E) metabolism.

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Gap junctions can be found in some non-muscle tissues, where they permit unrestricted passage of small nutrient molecules between cells

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Match the appropriate characteristic with the type of immunity.A. Innate immunityB. Antibody-mediated immunityC. Cell-mediated immunityD. Both antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunityE. Innate immunity, antibody-mediated immunity, and cell-mediated immunityAntibodies produced

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Platelets are pinched off from giant multinucleated cells in the bone marrow called

A) erythroblasts. B) normoblasts. C) megakaryocytes. D) myeloblasts. E) lymphoblasts.

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