2. Milly is a habitual user of barbiturates for ber ongoing depression. Barbitur

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2. Milly is a habitual user of barbiturates for ber ongoing depression. Barbiturates is a drug that causes ventilation by acting on the respiratory centers, to considerably slow down the normal rate of breathing Would Milly exhibit anemia (low RBC count) or polycythemia (excessive high RBC count)? Using your knowledge of basie physiology, give a clear explanation for your choice of disorder (2pts) 3. Paul is a chronic alcoholic who suffers from cirrhosis of the liver. Using terms discussed in class explain to Paul the basic physiology behind the following symptoms that he is experiencing (2 pt (i) excessive bruising and prolonged clotting time (i) Jaundice

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1) Would Milly (habitual user of barbiturates) exhibit anemia (low RBC count) or polycythemia (excessive high RBC count)?

2) Basic physiology behind the symptoms that Paul (a chronic alcoholic) who is suffering from cirrhosis of the liver.

Excessive bruising and prolonged clotting time:

Jaundice:

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