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(04.01H LC)In which part of an electrocardiogram would it be evident that one of the ventricles of the heart was not repolarizing properly? (2 points)

(04.02 MC)The following is an excerpt from the case study “It’s All Greek to Me”: “The hematologist meets with the Stamos family in the exam room. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Stamos, there are some things that do not look normal in Nikoleta’s blood. I am not sure of the cause, but I do know that Nikoleta’s red blood cells aren’t shaped correctly and they are not the right color. The red blood cells should be very red under the microscope and her red blood cells are light pink.'” How did this observation lead to identifying the type of anemia exhibited by Nikoleta? (2 points)

(04.01H MC)What are capillaries composed of? (2 points)

(04.02 HC)The following is an excerpt from the case study “It’s All Greek to Me”: “I am sorry to give you bad news. Nikoleta does have anemia but, unfortunately, giving her a high iron formula was exactly the opposite of what should be done. Nikoleta’s disorder has a genetic basis.” Iron is an important structural component of hemoglobin. Explain why this treatment failed and how the true cause of Nikoleta’s anemia was discovered. (5 points)

(04.01 MC)Which of the following occurs when blood vessels dilate? (2 points)

(04.01 MC)Which of the following blood vessels would have the highest blood volume? (2 points)

(04.02 MC)A person is complaining of lightheadedness. Which of the following could be a possible cause? (2 points)

(04.03 MC)Can recipients with blood type A or B receive a blood transfusion from a type O donor? (2 points)

(04.01 MC)Which of the following could cause low blood pressure? (2 points)

(04.01H LC) The wave with the arrow on the electrocardiogram corresponds to which event? (2 points)