The Development of a Blood Substitute Would Be Welcomed for All

question 41

Multiple Choice

The development of a blood substitute would be welcomed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT which one?

• A) Human blood may carry and transmit infectious agents.
• B) Human blood storage requires refrigeration, which might not be available in developing countries.
• C) The supply of donated human blood generally can't keep up with the demand.
• D) Transfused blood rarely persists for more than a few days in the recipient.
• E) Typing and cross-matching is necessary with human blood, and the right type may not be available.

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