Symptoms of Immune-mediated Thrombocytopenia Most of the clinical signs of IMT are bleeding-related. Common symptoms include lethargy, weakness, increased respiratory rate, bruising, bleeding from the mouth or nose, pale gums, and dark, tarry stools that indicate the presence of blood in the GI tract.
The three main purposes of metabolism are the conversion of food/fuel to energy to run cellular processes, the conversion of food/fuel to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates, and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.
ï· Excretion â The removal of metabolic waste from the body ï· Metabolic waste â any substance made by metabolism that is toxic or made in excess ï· Metabolism â The sum total of all cell reactions Explain the importance of removing metabolic wastes, including carbon dioxide and nitrogenous waste, from the body.