Blood Is Most Likely to Spurt from an Injury When

question 16

Multiple Choice

Blood is most likely to spurt from an injury when the injured or damaged blood vessel is a/an

• A) artery
• B) vein
• C) capillary
• D) venule
• E) arteriole

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Definitions:

Blood Cells

Cells that circulate in the bloodstream, comprising red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Elephantiasis

A tropical infectious disease caused by filarial worms, characterized by severe swelling of the limbs and genitals.

Nematode Larvae

The juvenile form of nematodes, which are parasitic or free-living roundworms, undergoing several stages before reaching adulthood.

Lymphatic Ducts

Large vessels in the lymphatic system that transport lymph from the lymph nodes to the veins.