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bobthebuilder

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All of the following are TRUE regarding sickle cell disease EXCEPT:
 
  A) patients have inherited an abnormal gene from both parents.
  B) large clumps of sickle cells obstruct arterial blood flow.
  C) the red blood cells to take on an abnormal curved appearance.
  D) the red blood cells have a very short life span.

Question 2

Epinephrine causes vasoconstriction, relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, and:
 
  A) increases cardiac output.
  B) may complicate the condition of patients in neurogenic shock.
  C) can cause the airway to swell.
  D) decreases the dilation of blood vessels.



zhanghao

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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