growth/size/body
• makes up 1% of total body weight rather than 0.3% as in controls
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hematopoietic system
• makes up 1% of total body weight rather than 0.3% as in controls
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• concentration increased as a result of smaller erythrocyte size
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microcytosis
(
J:63047
)
• erythrocytes are significantly smaller in size
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• heterogeneity in erythrocyte shape
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• increased reticulocyte count
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• increased osmotic fragility, lyse at higher NaCl concentrations
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cardiovascular system
hypertension
(
J:71038
)
• significantly increased although no morphological or physiological differences can be detected in the heart
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homeostasis/metabolism
• circulating levels slightly elevated
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immune system
• makes up 1% of total body weight rather than 0.3% as in controls
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