(04.02 HC) The following is an excerpt from the case study “It’s All Greek to Me”: “I am sorry to give you bad news. Nikoleta does have anemia but, unfortunately, giving her a high iron formula was exactly the opposite of what should be done. Nikoleta’s disorder has a genetic basis.” Iron is an important structural component of hemoglobin. Explain why this treatment failed and how the true cause of Nikoleta’s anemia was discovered. (5 points)

(06.02 HC) One of the common symptoms of leukemia is a significant decrease in functional white blood cells. Which components of nonspecific and specific immunity will be negatively affected by leukemia? Which components of the immune system will remain unaffected? ( 5 points)

(06.02 HC) As you walk down the hall on the way to class, several students sneeze. You unknowingly inhale some of the droplets that were expelled when they sneezed, allowing the flu virus to enter your body. Explain the nonspecific immune defenses that the virus must bypass in order to infect a body cell. ( 5 points)

(04.02 MC)Why should a parent with erythroblastic anemia seek a genetic counselor before having children? (2 points)

(06.02 MC) The skin provides which of the following immune defenses? (2 points)

(04.01 MC) What effect will wrapping a tight band around the arm for a period of time have on blood flow? (2 points)

(04.02 MC) The following is an excerpt from the case study “It’s All Greek to Me,” where Dr. Stephens is explaining Nikoleta’s disease to Mr. and Mrs. Stamos: “Nikoleta has what is known as beta-thalassemia, …there are two types of hemoglobin proteins involved in the process of carrying oxygen, alpha and beta. You need both of them in order to have properly working hemoglobin. Nikoleta’s beta proteins don’t function correctly.” This finding explains why Nikoleta experienced (2 points)

(04.01 LC) Which of the following occurs when blood vessels dilate? (2 points)

(04.01 MC) Which of the following blood vessels would have the highest blood pressure? (2 points)

(06.05 MC) A baby’s first breath initiates a series of changes that includes which of the following? (2 points)