After Indigenous Workers on the Caribbean Islands Were Nearly Wiped

question 36

Multiple Choice

After indigenous workers on the Caribbean islands were nearly wiped out by deadly diseases, the Spanish turned to for a new supply of labor.

• A) Aztec prisoners of war captured after the conquest of Mexico
• B) the African slave trade
• C) Spanish prisoners and debtors
• D) Jews, Muslims, and others who were expelled from Spain

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Definitions:

Butterfly Collection System

A type of IV needle system used for drawing blood that has a thin, needle-like tube connected to a winged end, making the insertion easier and minimizing discomfort for the patient.

Gauge Needle

A tool used in medical injections and samplings, with the gauge number indicating the needle’s thickness; a higher number represents a thinner needle.

Disposable Instrument

Tools and devices designed for single use in medical procedures to ensure sterility and prevent cross-contamination.

Manual Differential Cell Count

A laboratory method used to quantify and categorize different types of white blood cells in a blood sample.