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beccaep

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If the number of red blood cells decreases, the kidneys secrete the hormone ________ to stimulate the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.
 
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Question 2

Autism includes all of the following characteristics EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) avoidance of physical contact
  B) inability to communicate normally
  C) fascination with objects
  D) persistent, aggressive behavior


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Sweetkitty24130

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

erythropoietin

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) This is a characteristic of autism.
B) This is a characteristic of autism.
C) This is a characteristic of autism.
D) Correct


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Excellent

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