The term anemia is defined as:

A. excessive red blood cells.
B. deficiency of white blood cells.
C. excessive white blood cells.
D. deficiency of red blood cells.


Answer: D. deficiency of red blood cells.

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The region of the brain that is the most important control area for homeostatic regulation of the internal environment is:

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