If the Vacutainer Is Not Completely Filled with Blood, a FALSE

question 39

True/False

If the Vacutainer is not completely filled with blood, a FALSE (ESR) reading may result.

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Definitions:

Preparatory Reaction

A phase in cellular respiration where pyruvate is converted into acetyl-CoA before entering the citric acid cycle.

Coenzyme A

A cofactor that plays a critical role in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, as well as in the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins.

Electron Transport Chain

A series of complexes that transfer electrons through a membrane within mitochondria to form a gradient used to produce ATP.

Citric Acid Cycle

A key metabolic pathway that integrates the energy production from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in aerobic organisms.