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Pregnant women with HIV infection are better protected against opportunistic infections because the immune system is heightened during pregnancy.
 
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Describe the process and direction of movement of water in severe uncontrolled diabetes.
 
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Answer to Question 1

False

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The high glucose concentration increases the ECF osmolarity, and water moves by osmosis from the cells into the extracellular fluid.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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