If Gianna Is Like Most Nine Year Old Children,the Primary

question 32

Multiple Choice

If Gianna is like most nine year old children,the primary reason she will miss school is due to:

• A)asthma.
• B)the flu.
• C)allergies.
• D)childhood diabetes.

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Definitions:

Polycythemia

A blood disorder characterized by an increased number of erythrocytes, leading to thicker blood.

Hematocrit Levels

The proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells, important for assessing anemia and other conditions.

Erythrocyte Production

The process of creating red blood cells, primarily occurring in the bone marrow.

Plasma Antibodies

Proteins found in plasma that are produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.