Health clubs have undergone a major transformation that can be described in three words: mind, body, and spirit. Loud, fast, heartthumping aerobics has been replaced by the hushed tones of yoga and the controlled movements of Pilates. The clubs are responding to the needs of their customers who are increasingly looking for a retreat from their hectic lifestyles and a way to find a healthy balance in their lives by nurturing their whole selves.

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#Question id: 10926

#7. System Physiology – Animal

Following a blood donation, red cell production begins to increase in

#Question id: 10927

#7. System Physiology – Animal

A 62-year-old female arrives for her annual physical. She complains of itching in her hands along with headaches and vertigo. A routine complete blood count (CBC) shows red blood cells (RBCs) of 8.2 million/μl, white blood cells (WBCs) 37,000/μl, and platelets 640,000/μl. Her erythropoietin levels are lower than normal. The primary diagnosis would be

#Question id: 10928

#7. System Physiology – Animal

A 40-year-old woman visits the clinic complaining of fatigue. She had recently been treated for an infection. Her laboratory values are RBC 1.8 × 106/μl, Hb 5.2 g/dL, hematocrit (Hct) 15, WBC 7.6 × 103/μl, platelet count 320,000/μl, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) 92 fL, and reticulocyte count 24%. What is the most likely explanation for this presentation?

#Question id: 10930

#7. System Physiology – Animal

A 34-year-old man with schizophrenia has had chronic fatigue for 6 months. He has a good appetite, but has refused to eat vegetables for 1 year because he hears voices saying that vegetables are poisoned. His physical and neurological examinations are normal. His hemoglobin level is 9.1 g/dL, leukocyte count is 10,000/μl3, and MCV is 122. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

#Question id: 10932

#7. System Physiology – Animal

A 62-year-old man complains of headaches, visual difficulties, and chest pains. His examination shows a red complexion and a large spleen. His complete blood count follows: hematocrit, 58%, WBC 13,300/μl, and platelets 600,000/μl. His arterial oxygen saturation is 97% on room air. Which of the following would you recommend as a treatment?

#Question id: 10938

#7. System Physiology – Animal

A 45-year-old woman developed fatigue in July and had blood counts that were reported to be normal. She was hospitalized because of a very severe headache in December, and was found to have a blood pressure of 175/90. Her laboratory values were as follows: hemoglobin (8.3 g/dL), RBC count (2.2 × 10^6/μl), Hct (23%), MCV (89 fL), WBCs (5100/μl), platelets (262 × 10^3/μl), and reticulocyte count 0.8%. What is the diagnosis for this patient?