When a Coagulated Blood Sample Is Separated by Centrifugation,the Liquid

question 13

Multiple Choice

When a coagulated blood sample is separated by centrifugation,the liquid component is separated from the cells.This "serum" is the:

• A) liquid component with all clotting factors present in it.
• B) liquid component with no clotting factors in it.
• C) unclotted cellular component.
• D) clot.

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Definitions:

Levator Scapulae

A skeletal muscle located in the back and side of the neck that elevates the scapula.

Phrenic Nerve

A nerve that originates in the neck (C3-C5) and passes down between the lung and heart to reach the diaphragm, crucial for breathing.

Elevates Scapula

The action performed by certain muscles, such as the levator scapulae, to raise the shoulder blade.

Rotates Scapula

Referring to the action performed by certain muscles which move the shoulder blade in a rotational manner.