You Are a Physician, and You Are Seeing a Patient

question 55

Multiple Choice

You are a physician, and you are seeing a patient who complains of abnormal fatigue during exercise. You find that the immediate problem is a buildup of carbon dioxide in the tissues. What is the most likely cause?

• A) abnormally shaped platelets
• B) abnormal carbonic anhydrase
• C) abnormal hemoglobin
• D) not enough hemoglobin

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Definitions:

Apply Pressure

To exert influence or force on someone or something in order to induce a change in behavior or outcomes, often used in political, social, or professional contexts.

Common Situs Picketing

A form of protest where labor unions picket at a common work location shared by multiple employers, often to target a specific employer without disrupting others.

Secondary Picketing

A form of picketing in which protesters target a company's business connections, rather than the company itself, to pressure them indirectly.

Permanent Strike Replacements

Workers hired on a permanent basis to replace employees who are on strike, a contentious strategy in labor disputes.