On a Long Transcontinental Flight, a Middle-Aged Man Gets Up

question 16

Multiple Choice

On a long transcontinental flight, a middle-aged man gets up and exercises in the aisle, moving his hands, feet, arms, and legs as much as he can. He does this every two hours. The flight attendant asks him to sit down, but he explains that he is trying to prevent a very dangerous medical condition. He is talking about

• A) leukemia.
• B) deep vein thrombosis.
• C) aplastic anemia.
• D) thrombocytopenia.

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Definitions:

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A state of great distress or discomfort, often stemming from poverty, illness, or extreme sadness.

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Countryside

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