Males Generally Have Higher RBC Counts Than Females Because

question 25

Multiple Choice

Males generally have higher RBC counts than females because:

• A)Males are more likely to have anemia.
• B)Males have a greater amount of muscle tissue and need extra oxygen carrying ability.
• C)Females only make blood cells in their liver, while adults use both liver and bone marrow.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, allowing focus on changes in the environment.

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors located in the skin and joints that detect stretch, pressure, and heat, contributing to the sense of body position and motion.

Mechanoreceptors

Specialized sensory receptors responsible for sensing mechanical pressure or distortion, playing a crucial role in touch and sound perception.

Lower Motor Neurons

Neurons located in the spinal cord or brainstem that innervate skeletal muscles, responsible for movement and muscle tone.