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RODY.ELKHALIL

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Which organ releases the erythropoietin-stimulating factor that directs stem cells in the bone marrow to make blood cells?
 
  a. Brain
  b. Lung
  c. Kidney
  d. Liver

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who recently suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Family members ask the nurse why their father had a seizure. Which response is best for the nurse to make?
 
  a. The seizure was most likely caused by brain cells being deprived of oxygen due to a blood clot in the brain.
  b. The stroke generated a toxin that excites the brain cells.
  c. The stroke causes an alteration in the cells adjacent to the blood clot.
  d. The stroke causes an increase in the de-polarization of the brain cells due to the clot formation.


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

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The kidney secretes the erythropoietin-stimulating factor to stimulate the stem cells to make blood cells.

Answer to Question 2

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Thrombi from a CVA can occlude vessels, cutting off oxygen supply to cells of the brain and causing a seizure.


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