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hemophilia a is an x linked
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Plasma contains the protein _____, which promotes the blood's ability to hold water and
maintain pressure inside the blood vessels. CORRECT ANSWERS albumin
With no _____, red blood cells do not grow or repair themselves. CORRECT
ANSWERS nucleus
The primary function of _____ is to defend tissues against infections and foreign
substances. CORRECT ANSWERS leukocytes
Hemophilia A is an X-linked _____. CORRECT ANSWERS recessive disorder that
primarily affects males
Vitamin _____ is a fat-soluble vitamin that is synthesized by intestinal bacteria.
CORRECT ANSWERS K
Eosinophilia-Myalgia syndrome has been related to ingestion of the dietary supplement
L-tryptophan. CORRECT ANSWERS True
_____ is a reduction of circulating neutrophils, which increases the risk for certain
infections. CORRECT ANSWERS neutropenia
_____ are large purplish patches on the skin caused by spontaneous hemorrhages.
CORRECT ANSWERS ecchymosis
Most glandular activity is controlled by the _____, which is sometimes called the master
gland. CORRECT ANSWERS pituitary
The target organ of oxytocin is the smooth muscle of the _____. CORRECT ANSWERS
uterus
Common causes of hypothyroidism include _____ diseases. CORRECT ANSWERS
autoimmune diseases
In a male child, precocious puberty is defined as the onset of puberty before the age of
_____. CORRECT ANSWERS 9
The pituitary gland is controlled by the occipital lobe of the brain. CORRECT
ANSWERS False
In Type II diabetes mellitus, the body resists the effects of insulin or does not produce
enough insulin to maintain a normal glucose level. CORRECT ANSWERS True
,Hyperadrenalism can be due to an overproduction of cortison, known as _____
syndrome. CORRECT ANSWERS Cushing's
A _____ is used to diagnose malignant blood disorders and increases or decreases in
blood counts. CORRECT ANSWERS bone marrow smear
The underlying cause of impaired erythropoiesis in megaloblastic anemia is deficiency
in vitamin _____ and/or folic acid. CORRECT ANSWERS B12
_____ is a reduction in circulating red blood cells that is caused by accelerated
destruction of red blood cells. CORRECT ANSWERS hemolytic anemia
Polycythemia vera is most commonly seen in _____. CORRECT ANSWERS older men
_____ are produced in the bone marrow and are essential for blood clotting. CORRECT
ANSWERS platelets
In sickle cell disease, crystals continue to form as _____ is released, and the red cells
assume a sickled shape. CORRECT ANSWERS oxygen
Pituitary dwarfism is due to inadequate secretion of _____ by the pituitary gland in
children. CORRECT ANSWERS growth hormone
One of the risk factors for thyroid cancer is a diet low in _____. CORRECT ANSWERS
iodine
With age, the pancreas _____. CORRECT ANSWERS retains the ability to secrete
insulin at normal levels, but tissue responsiveness decreases
Diabetes may develop during pregnancy, a condition called _____. CORRECT
ANSWERS gestational diabetes
The functional unit of the kidney is the _____. CORRECT ANSWERS nephron
The _____ carries blood into the nephron and enters the glomerulus. CORRECT
ANSWERS afferent arteriole
Albumin in the urine can indicate _____ of the urinary tract, particularly the glomeruli.
CORRECT ANSWERS inflammation
IgA nephropathy is a common cause of _____. CORRECT ANSWERS
glomerulonephritis
The ureter drains urine from the urinary bladder to the outside. CORRECT ANSWERS
False
, Urinary tract infections are caused primarily by bacteria from the skin or colon.
CORRECT ANSWERS True
In acute kidney injury, at first low blood pressure occurs, then hypertension. CORRECT
ANSWERS True
_____ is an inflammatory disease of the glomeruli. CORRECT ANSWERS
glomerulonephritis
Renal _____ is the progressive loss of kidney function over time. CORRECT
ANSWERS failure
One of the diagnostic tests for renal failure is to test the glomerular _____ rate (GFR).
CORRECT ANSWERS filtration
At least three different genes influence the occurrence of _____. CORRECT ANSWERS
Wilm's tumor
Some of the symptoms of hypertensive kidney disease can be managed by controlling
_____ intake. CORRECT ANSWERS sodium
IgA nephropathy is an inflammatory disease resulting from IgA deposition in the _____.
CORRECT ANSWERS glomeruli
Because females have a shorter _____, the prevalence of UTIs is greater in females
than in males. CORRECT ANSWERS urethra
A _____ examination enables visualization of the inside of the bladder and urethra.
CORRECT ANSWERS cystoscope
The color of normal urine ranges from _____. CORRECT ANSWERS pale yellow to
amber
Kidney cancer increases significantly after age 60, and the incidence of bladder cancer
increases after age 70. CORRECT ANSWERS True
Urea and creatinine are nitrogen-containing waste products. CORRECT ANSWERS
True
One transplanted kidney cannot replace the function of two nonfunctional kidneys.
CORRECT ANSWERS False
Urinary incontinence is best thought of as a sign caused by underlying disease.
CORRECT ANSWERS True
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