NR507 Week 3 Quiz

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1. Question : In hemolytic anemia, jaundice occurs only when Student Answer: erythrocytes are destroyed in the spleen. heme destruction exceeds the liver’s ability to conjugate and excrete bilir... ubin. the patient has elevations in aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT). the erythrocytes are coated with an immunoglobulin. Instructor Explanation: Jaundice (icterus) is present when heme destruction exceeds the liver’s ability to conjugate and excrete bilirubin. Points Received: 2 of 2 Comments: Question 2. Question : Which anemia produces small, pale erythrocytes? Student Answer: Folic acid Hemolytic [Show More]

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