Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hematopoiesis?

• A) hemato (blood) + poiesis (breakdown) = breakdown of blood cells
• B) hemato (blood) + poiesis (flow) = flow of blood
• C) hemato (blood) + poiesis (formation) = formation of blood cells
• D) hemato (vein) + poiesis (binding) = binding of veins
• E) hemato (vein) + poiesis (formation) = formation of veins

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Definitions:

Clotting Factors

Proteins in the blood plasma which work together to stop bleeding by forming clots.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding.

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to higher concentration.

Solutes

Substances dissolved in a solvent, forming a solution; in biological contexts, these often refer to dissolved minerals, gases, or organic molecules.