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lindiwe

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A co-oximeter can provide a measurement of all hemoglobin variants, while a pulse oximeter can only measure functional hemoglobin. Why does a pulse oximeter only measure functional hemoglobin?
 A) It uses four wavelengths of light.
  B) It uses two wavelengths of light.
  C) It doesn't measure a hemolized sample.
  D) none of the above

Question 2

Which of the following are most affected in patients with Reye's syndrome?
   1. lungs
   2. brain
   3. liver
   4. kidneysA) 1 and 2
  B) 1 and 4
  C) 2 and 3
  D) 3 and 4



Shshxj

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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