#Question id: 10909
#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant
The energy is essential for some aspects of movement from sieve elements to sink cells, which store or metabolize the sugar. This movement of photosynthate from sieve elements to sink cells is called
#Question id: 10912
#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant
Velocities for transport in the phloem are measured by using a technique which detect water flow;
#Question id: 10925
#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal
During the second trimester of pregnancy, where is the predominant site of red blood cell production?
#Question id: 10926
#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal
Following a blood donation, red cell production begins to increase in
#Question id: 10927
#Unit 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
#Unit 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?