The Term Hemostasis Is Defined as the

question 14

Multiple Choice

The term hemostasis is defined as the

• A)equilibrium of the body as a whole.
• B)formation of erythrocytes.
• C)stoppage of bleeding.
• D)destruction of erythrocytes.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body expends energy or burns calories, crucial for maintaining bodily functions.

Energy

The capacity to do work or produce changes within a system, present in various forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, chemical, and nuclear.

Glucose Absorbed

The process by which glucose, a simple sugar, is taken up from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream, providing energy for cellular activities.

Vitamins A, E, D, K

Fat-soluble vitamins essential for various bodily functions such as vision, antioxidant protection, bone health, and blood clotting.