Anemia Results from a Reduced O₂-Carrying Capacity of the Blood

question 127

Multiple Choice

Anemia results from a reduced O₂-carrying capacity of the blood, which can be caused by a decrease in the number of

• A) leukocytes
• B) lymphocytes
• C) macrophages
• D) erythrocytes
• E) monocytes

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Definitions:

Nasopharynx

The region of the pharynx that sits above the soft palate and is connected to the nasal cavities, playing a role in respiration and speech.

Parietal Pleura

The outer layer of the pleura that lines the inner wall of the thoracic cavity.

Visceral Pleura

A thin membrane that closely covers the lungs' outer surface, part of the double-layered pleura of the thoracic cavity.

Parietal Peritoneum

The outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall.