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2. at the end of 120 day's, the red blood cell:

  • is converted to fibrin
  • becomes known as a reticulocyte
  • is removed from circulation and broken down
  • becomes known as "poly"

3. which of the following is the stimulus for the release of erythropoietin?

  • infection
  • hypoxemia
  • low blood volume
  • low plasma pH (acidosis)

4. which of the following words best describes the fate of iron following the normal degradation of RBC's?

  • converted to urea in the liver and excreted by the kidney's
  • recycled
  • excreted in the urine
  • converted to bilirubin and excreted by the liver into the bile

5. petechiae formation:

  • is caused by deficiency of reticulocytes
  • is characteristic of sickle cell anemia
  • refers to pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin
  • is most often prevented by a diet that is high in vitamin K

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