The Process in Which a Donor's Own Blood Is Removed

question 42

Multiple Choice

The process in which a donor's own blood is removed and stored in anticipation of a future need is:

• A) apheresis.
• B) autologous transfusion.
• C) autotransfusion.
• D) BMT.

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Definitions:

Implicit Costs

The opportunity costs that are not directly paid for in cash but represent the loss of alternative benefits when resources are used for a particular purpose.

Explicit Costs

Direct, out-of-pocket payments for goods and services that are used in the production of other goods or services.

Accounting Profit

The financial profit of a business calculated by subtracting total expenses from total revenue, as shown in the company's income statement.

Economic Profit

A measure of profitability calculated by subtracting both explicit and implicit costs from total revenues, reflecting the true economic performance of a business.