An Advantage of Using a Computer Versus a Manual Approach

question 24

True/False

An advantage of using a computer versus a manual approach when performing a simulation is that it often takes only seconds versus hours to reach a steady-state result.

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Definitions:

Anemia

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.

Sickle-Cell Thalassemia

A genetic disorder that affects hemoglobin within red blood cells, combining features of sickle cell anemia and thalassemia, leading to chronic anemia and episodes of pain.

Acute Chest Syndrome

A severe lung complication in sickle cell disease, presenting with chest pain, fever, and respiratory distress.

Pernicious Anemia

A type of anemia caused by an inability to absorb vitamin B12, leading to a reduction in red blood cell production.