What Is the Term for the Small Red Spots on the Skin

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the small red spots on the skin that are caused by a too-tight tourniquet?

• A) Hematoma
• B) Hemoconcentration
• C) Hemolysis
• D) Petechiae

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Definitions:

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Sugar-conducting tube of phloem; consists of stacked sieve elements.

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a vapor or gas, a key component of the Earth's water cycle.

Transpiration

The method through which water moves inside plants from the roots to tiny openings on the bottom of leaves, transforming into vapor before being emitted into the air.