Is More Likely to Cause Anemia Than Any of the Other

question 40

Multiple Choice

is more likely to cause anemia than any of the other factors below.

• A)High altitude
• B)Air pollution other than by carbon monoxide
• C)Renal disease
• D)Smoking
• E)Any factor that creates a state of hypoxemia

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Definitions:

Lubricant

A substance used to reduce friction between surfaces, making them easier to move or operate; widely used in medical examinations and procedures.

Thermometers

Instruments used to measure body temperature, critical for diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions.

Mercury

A chemical element with the symbol Hg that is a heavy, silvery d-block element; known for its use in thermometers and fluorescent lamps but toxic to humans and the environment if not handled properly.

Tympanic

Pertaining to the tympanum or eardrum, often used to describe temperature measurement methods via the ear.