As the RBC die, the iron is recycled and stored in the liver as:

a. bilirubin.
b. ferritin.
c. hemoglobin.
d. hematocrit.


b

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A pattern of food intake that eliminates all animal products is called:

a. lacto-ovo vegetarian. b. vegan vegetarian. c. phyto vegetarian. d. pesco vegetarian

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Jill is 32 years old, and after years of a mostly sedentary life is determined to get into shape. She decides to take up jogging but cannot decide whether to jog at a moderate pace or very fast pace, and has no idea how long to continue. Jill also wants to learn to monitor her heart rate and pulse. She was a gymnast in high school but can no longer touch her toes. Suggest how Jill should get

started by answering these questions.When Jill engages in activities of low to moderate intensity for greater than 20 minutes at a time, her muscles' main source of energy is ____. a. fat b. glucose c. glycogen d. phospholipids e. coenzyme Q10

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Which type of anemia is characterized by failure of stem cells to develop into RBCs and may be due to immune disease, viruses, drugs and toxins, or genetic defects?

A) aplastic anemia B) macrocytic anemia C) hemolytic anemia D) thalassemia

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What best describes how a PPO differs from an HMO?

a. Only PPOs enter into agreements with health care providers b. A member of a PPO is not required to select a primary care provider c. A PPO limits coverage to only care from specialists d. A PPO requires higher deductibles than HMOs

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