Heavy Smokers Are Prone to What Change in the Red

question 25

Multiple Choice

Heavy smokers are prone to what change in the red blood cell count?

• A) Secondary polycythemia
• B) Microcytic anemia
• C) Hypochromic anemia
• D) Macrocytic anemia

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Definitions:

Sensory Neurons

Neurons that transform environmental signals from outside the organism into internal electrical signals.

Receptive Fields

The specific area or region in the sensory space in which the stimulation can lead to the response of a specific sensory neuron.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the skin and other body tissues that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in sensations such as touch and sound.

Cold Temperature

A condition of the environment in which the thermal reading is low, often resulting in a sensation of being cold and requiring organisms to adapt or seek warmth.