Question 1
In a properly functioning renal system, the kidneys and liver ________.
◦ make plasma
◦ remove oxygen from cells
◦ filter waste products
◦ promote clotting
Question 2
Red blood cells affected by sickle cell disease ________.
◦ are two to three times larger than normal cells
◦ do not last as long in circulation as normal cells
◦ typically last twice as long in circulation as normal cells
◦ are balloon shaped and can block a patient's arteries if not treated