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Garrulous

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What would be a plausible explanation for BUN, Cr, and ser alb being depressed?

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Briefly explain why you answered the above question the way you did.



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Answer to Question 1

Ser alb could be low due to decreased protein in her diet. BUN and Cr are usually considered only as an indication of renal function, but are also an indication of protein turnover. SR does not have a lot of muscle mass to turn over.

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A deficiency of B6 or Fe causes a microcytic anemia.




Garrulous

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


flexer1n1

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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