Physiological conditions in the body that will result in a shift to the left of the oxygen dissociation curve? 

Select the criteria that indicates extravascular lysis.  There are multiple answers. All answers must be selected to receive credit. 

The higher the N:C ratio, the more mature the cell. 

Globin chains are made of 

A 62 year old male presents to the office for complaints of lower back pain for the past 3-4 months. He reports that he feels better when he bends forward and it is worse if he bends backwards or stands up straight. He has tried NSAIDs and tylenol but the they have not been helpful to him. He denies weight loss/weight gain. He is otherwise healthy and only takes valsartan for high blood pressure. The rest of his exam is normal.  1. What is the most likely diagnosis? 2. What is the work-up for him? 3.What is the treatment plan for him?

Which of the following factors will result in a shift to the right of the oxygen dissociation curve? 

Which hemoglobin is the major component of adult hemoglobin? 

Which of the following is not a normal adult hemoglobin?

A cell has an N:C of 4:1. Which of the following would describe it? 

A 61 year old Black female presents to the office for a routine physical. On exam, you note a triangular thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva on the temporal side of the patient’s face. It is begining to encroach on the cornea. The patient denies pain or visual changes. What is the most likely diagnosis?