The Purpose of a Buffer Is to

question 8

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a buffer is to

• A) imply the negative news instead of stating it explicitly.
• B) make it easier to change your mind later.
• C) justify your decision for the bad news.
• D) lessen the effect of negative news.
• E) state the obvious to pave the way for the bad news.

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Definitions:

Plasma

The liquid component of blood in which blood cells are suspended, consisting mostly of water, proteins, electrolytes, hormones, and nutrients.

A Antigens

Substances found on the surface of red blood cells that determine the A blood type in the ABO blood group system.

ABO Antigens

Proteins found on the surface of red blood cells that determine a person's blood type in the ABO blood group system.

Red Blood Cells

Cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and return carbon dioxide from tissues back to the lungs.