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lidoalex

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Describe the components of blood.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Topical ________ drugs are used to treat herpes simplex infections of the skin.
 
  A) antipruritic
  B) antiviral
  C) vitamin A-type
  D) antifungal



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Answer to Question 1

1. Plasmawatery portion of blood; 55 of whole blood; primarily water; transports dissolved substances
2. Erythrocytesred blood cells; enucleated biconcave disk; contain hemoglobin, a protein that transports oxygen
3. Leukocyteswhite blood cells; remove bacteria, viruses, and cell debris; five types: eosinophil, lymphocyte, monocyte, basophil, neutrophil
4. Plateletsalso called thrombocytes; trigger blood clotting process

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Antipruritic drugs are for itching, not a viral infection.
B) Correct Herpex simplex is a viral infection.
C) Vitamin A-type drugs are for psoriasis, not a viral infection.
D) Antifungal drugs are not for a viral infection.




lidoalex

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


vickybb89

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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