Question

19. A hemoglobin reflects the amount of oxygen-carrying potential available in the blood. 20. Anemia is any decrease in the oxygen-carrying ability of the red blood cells (RBC). 21. Sickle cell anemia is curable. 22. Pernicious anemia is due to a lack of intrinsic factor leading to inadequate absorption of vitamin B12- 23. Treatment of hemolytic anemia is excision of the liver. 24. Aplastic anemia is characterized by failure of the bone marrow to produce blood components. 25. Folic acid deficiency anemia is not preventable. 26. Lifestyle changes help decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease for some individuals 27. Phlebitis is inflammation of the superficial veins of the arms and legs. 28. As we age, the heart muscle loses some of its contractibility, causing decreased cardiac output. 29. Congestive heart failure is often preventable by prompt treatment of infections. 30. Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis are often used interchangeably. 31. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the single leading cause of death in the United States today. 32. Coronary artery disease is commonly called angina pectoris. 33. Malignant hypertension usually resolves on its own. 34. Chronic hemorrhage, such as those occurring in the gastrointestinal tract and female reproductive tract, commonly lead to anemia. 35. Preventive measures for varicose veins may include compression stockings and not smoking. Multiple Choice Identify the choice thar best completes the statement or answers the question. 36. Opportunistic infections occurring during the late phase of HIV include a. Pneumocystis carinii. c. strep throat. b. Kaposi's sarcoma. da and b. 37. What type of immunity occurs when a person receives the MMR vaccination? a. Active natural immunity c. Passive natural immunity b. Active artificial immunity d. Passive artificial immunity
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Answer 1

19. True

20. True

21. False

22. True

23. False

24. True

25. False

26. True

27. True

28. True

29. False

30. True

31. True

32. False

33. False

34. True

35. True