Human Biology, 14 Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
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Chapter 6 - Section 6.2 - Red Blood Cells and Transport of Oxygen - Check Your Progress - Page 119: 3

Answer

Jaundice is a condition resulting from the liver failing to excrete heme. This leads to heme accumulating in the tissues and causing the skin and whites of the eyes to turn yellow. Anemia results when there is a lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the body. This happens when the body is lacking iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B, or folic acid. The primary symptom of anemia is a feeling of exhaustion.

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Jaundice is a condition resulting from the liver failing to excrete heme. This leads to heme accumulating in the tissues and causing the skin and whites of the eyes to turn yellow. Anemia results when there is a lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the body. This happens when the body is lacking iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B, or folic acid. The primary symptom of anemia is a feeling of exhaustion.
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