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Hemorrhagic anemias result from blood loss. 

The lymphatic capillaries are ________. 

A lack of intrinsic factor, leading to a deficiency of vitamin B12 and causing an appearance of large pale cells called macrocytes, is characteristic of ________.  

When tissues are inflamed, lymphatic capillaries permit uptake of large particles such as cell debris, pathogens, and cancer cells. 

Which two factors below make rapid and substantial blood loss life threatening? 

How many neutrons are in an atom with the following isotopic notation,  10847Ag

Higher viscosity of blood will increase the amount of stress placed on the heart while it is pumping. Viscosity of blood is highest when ________. 

Which of the following might trigger erythropoiesis?  

Which of the choices below is the parent cell for all formed elements of blood?  

People that have a single allele (gene copy) for sickle cell anemia are typically not sick from the disease and are said to be carriers of sickle cell trait. These people will more often live in the malaria belt of sub-Saharan Africa. The most likely explanation for this is ________.