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    erythropoietin which stimulates the bone marrow to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells. As the kidneys fail‚ they produce less erythropoietin‚ resulting in decreased production of red blood cells to replace the natural breakdown of old red blood cells. As a result‚ the blood carries less hemoglobin‚ a condition known as anemia. This can result in: Feeling tired and/or weak Memory problems Difficulty concentrating Dizziness Low blood pressure * Proteins are usually too big to pass through the kidneys

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    the head of a pin? 10‚000 E. Coli 4. About how many red blood cells could fit across the diameter of a human hair (again‚ look at the magnification scale)? about 100 blood cells? Experiment 2: Virtual Microscope 1. What is the first step normally taken when you look through the oculars? Adjust Oculars 2. What is the highest objective you can use to see the entire letter e? 10x 3. The nuclei of the cheek cells has been stained using a special dye so that they appear purple

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    Lowdermilk: Maternity & Women’s Health Care‚ 10th Edition Chapter 36: Hemolytic Disorders and Congenital Anomalies Key Points - Print This section discusses key points about hemolytic disorders. · Hyperbilirubinemia is a condition in which the total serum bilirubin level is increased. It is characterized by jaundice‚ a yellow discoloration of the skin‚ mucous membranes‚ and sclerae. Jaundice primarily results from accumulation of unconjugated bilirubin‚ which is a product of hemoglobin

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    sick within 4-14 days after getting infected with parvovirus B19. The first symptoms of Fifth Disease are usually mild and nonspecific. The first signs of Parvovirus B19 are fever‚ runny nose‚ and headache‚ and then after several days you may get a red rash on your face this is called the “slapped cheek rash” this is the most recognizable feature of fifth disease. Some people may get a second rash a few days later on their chest‚ back‚ buttocks or arms and legs. The rash can vary in intensity and

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    Canine Venipuncture “Ma’am‚ we need to draw blood and run some tests.” You have probably heard similar phrases when taking a sick pet to the veterinarian‘s office. Hearing this phrase with a sick pet‚ whom to you is your child‚ can be scary. Understanding the process of drawing blood gives a slight bit of comfort in this typically upsetting phrase. Taking blood samples is an important aspect of veterinary medicine. Many diseases are diagnosed based on serum biochemistry. As a veterinary technician

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    Exercise 11: Blood Analysis: Activity 4: Blood Typing Lab Report 1. Red blood cell membranes have agglutinogens that specify that individual’s blood type. 2. ABO and Rh antigens All of these answers are correct. 3. Which of the following statements about blood types is correct? A person with type O blood has two recessive alleles and has neither the type A nor type B antigen. 4. Antibodies to the A and B antigens are found preformed in the blood plasma. Why are individuals with

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    Thrombocytopenia – 1 Polycythemia – 1 Neutropenia – 2 Blood transfusions – 2 Idiopathic thrombocytopenia pupura -1 Bone Marrow Aspiration -1 Math 3. Studyguide Exam #6 HEMATOLOGY 1) Differentiate among the different types of blood cells and their functions. Red blood cells- Erythrocytes- Transportation of gases‚ acid base balance‚ White blood cells or Leukocytes- originate from stem cells Agranulocytes- Lymphocytes- immune response. T-cells and B-cells Monocytes- potent phagocytic‚ arrive early at

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    Aquaporins are "the plumbing system for cells‚" said Agre. Every cell is primarily water. "But the water doesn’t just sit in the cell‚ it moves through it in a very organized way. The process occurs rapidly in tissues that have these aquaporins or water channels." For many years‚ scientists assumed that water leaked through the cell membrane‚ and some water does. "But the very rapid movement of water through some cells was not explained by this theory‚" said Agre. Aquaporins selectively conduct

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    Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity 3. A nurse reviews the laboratory data for an older patient. The nurse would be most concerned about which finding? a. Hematocrit of 35% b. Hemoglobin of 11.8 g/dL c. Platelet count of 400‚000/µL d. White blood cell (WBC) count of 2800/µL ANS: D Because the total WBC count is not usually affected by aging‚ the low WBC count in this patient would indicate that the patient’s immune function may be compromised and the underlying cause of the problem needs to

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    Chapter 6:  Skeletal System in the Scanlon & Sander text 1. Following a severe spinal cord injury in the lumbar region‚ the voluntary muscles of the legs and hips will be paralyzed. Describe the effects of paralysis on the skeleton. 2. A 5 month old infant is brought to a clinic after having diarrhea for 2 days. The nurse checks the baby’s anterior fontanel and notices that it appears sunken. What has caused this Chapter 7 Muscular System An exercise for skiers involves sitting against a wall as

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