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anshika

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What is the primary mechanism by which erythropoietin affects RBC production?
 
  a. It expedites the maturation time of RBCs.
  b. It prevents premature apoptosis of RBCs.
  c. It stimulates facilitated incorporation of hemoglobin into RBCs.
  d. It stimulates expulsion of nuclei from nucleated erythrocyte precursors at a quicker rate.

Question 2

A reticulocyte count is 6. This result is:
 
  a. Normal.
  b. Increased.
  c. Decreased.
  d. Erroneous.


31809pancho

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B


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