Anemia is defined as
a) a condition where blood does not clot properly.
b) a condition where blood cells are lysed by the immune response.
c) a condition where there is excessive bleeding.
d) a condition in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood is reduced.
e) none of these choices.
d
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Fluid intake, diabetes and some medications can increase urine output, a condition called diuresis or __________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements concerning the vertebrae is true?
A. The sacral vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae. B. Lumbar vertebrae are generally smaller than thoracic vertebrae. C. The first cervical vertebra is called the axis. D. Thoracic vertebrae have long, thin spinous processes. E. The spinal cord protects the vertebral column.
The sense organ for hearing is the
A. spiral organ. B. macula. C. saccule. D. crista ampullaris.
Why is the dermis richly innervated?
A. Sensory reception B. Control of blood flow C. Control of glandular secretion D. All of the choices are correct. E. None of the choices is correct.