Myxedema is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
A. hyperactivity and insomnia.
B. lowered body temperature.
C. weight gain.
D. lethargy and lower pulse.
Answer: A
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A) polycythemia B) sickle-cell anemia C) aplastic anemia D) pernicious anemia
The right half of the heart pumps blood through the ____ circuit and the left half pumps blood through the ____ circuit
a. systolic; diastolic b. coronary; pulmonary c. systemic; pulmonary d. pulmonary; systemic e. systemic; coronary
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A) megakaryocyte B) erythrocyte C) reticulocyte D) monocyte
When large quantities of blood are lost, erythrocytes must be replaced to restore
A. the body's ability to fight infection. B. oxygen-carrying capacity. C. thrombin levels. D. normal blood pH. E. iron levels.