AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A young man’s father suffers a stroke. While visiting the hospital the young man decides to be tested for hypertension. What is the most likely reason the man makes this decision?
A
The stress of his father’s condition has increased the man’s blood pressure.
B
Strokes are often caused by high blood pressure, which can be inherited.
C
High blood pressure can cause kidney failure.
D
Strokes are very common in men.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In our circulation red blood cells carry oxygen throughout our body, transporting oxygen in specialized proteins called haemoglobin. A decreased level of haemoglobin compared to normal is referred to as anaemia. This results in a reduced capacity for blood to provide organs with oxygen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. Having anemia, also referred to as low hemoglobin, can make you feel tired and weak.

Detailed explanation-3: -This treatment would have failed because although she has anemia, it doesn’t mean that she is low in iron. Giving her treatment with iron could possible give her more than she needs in her body. The true cause of Nikoleta’s anemia was that her beta proteins in the hemoglobin are not working properly.

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