The rate of erythropoiesis when erythropoietin is present is greater than the rate of erythropoiesis when erythropoietin is absent.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Question 2) The affinity of adult hemoglobin for oxygen is greater than the affinity of fetal hemoglobin for oxygen.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Question 3) The number of erythrocytes in a milliliter sample of blood is the same as the number of leukocytes in a milliliter sample of blood.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Question 4) An immature erythrocyte is called a __________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Question 5) The overproduction of erythrocytes is called _________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Question 6) When oxygen binds with hemoglobin, the molecule is called _____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Question 7) The majority of carbon dioxide is transported in the blood as _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Question 8) Blood is classified as a type of _______________ tissue.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Question 9) If your son is diagnosed with hemophilia, he would have
A. a disorder of the clotting process.
B. an infection of the blood.
C. an increased erythrocyte count.
D. a type of cancer affecting white blood cells.
E. an antigen-antibody reaction.
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Question 10) The condition characterized by overproduction of erythrocytes is called
A. anemia.
B. leukemia.
C. hemophilia.
D. thalassemia.
E. erythrocytosis.