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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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A 2-year-old African American boy is brought to his pediatrician because of acute fever, apparent bone pain, and painful swelling of his hands and feet. A physical examination reveals splenomegaly and a blood test shows the presence of hemoglobin S. After the acute symptoms subside with rest, hydration, and the use of analgesics, hydroxyurea is prescribed. This drug would be expected to reduce the risk of further acute episodes of disease via which mechanism?

Increasing the synthesis of hemoglobin S

Increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of hemoglobin

Reducing the oxygen-carrying capacity of hemoglobin

Increasing the levels of hypoxia-inducible factor

Increasing the synthesis of hemoglobin F.

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