The Decrement Operator Is ____________

question 45

Multiple Choice

The decrement operator is ____________.

• A) +=
• B) --
• C) -=
• D) ++

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Definitions:

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

A blood test that measures how quickly erythrocytes (red blood cells) settle at the bottom of a test tube that contains a blood sample.

Hematocrit (HCT)

A test measuring the proportion of red blood cells in the blood, indicating overall health and possible conditions like anemia.

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced by the kidneys that promotes the formation of red blood cells by the bone marrow.

Lymph Nodes

Small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymphatic fluid and trap pathogens and foreign particles as part of the immune system.