An increased erythropoietin (EPO) output by the kidneys would lead to all of the following except Increased blood osmolarity Increased RBC production Increased blood viscosity Increased hypoxemia Increased hematocrit

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Q: Hypernatremia accompanied by an elevated hematocrit valueindicates what fact about body fluids?

A: Hypernatremia is a condition in which there is increased sodium level above 145 meq/L

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Q: Explain why proteins can readily travel through plasma, but lipids cannot?

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Q: Which of the following is NOT normally found in plasma? Albumin Glycogen Fibrinogen Urea…

A: Plasma is a straw-colored fluid that is the largest part of the blood and contains enzymes,…

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Q: Describe the function of Vitamin K in coagulation.

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Q: Why is blood filtration important and briefly describe how this is achieved

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Q: List the three major plasma proteins and describe theirfunctions.

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