Blood Collected by Dermal Puncture Closely Resembles the Composition of Arterial

question 104

Multiple Choice

Blood collected by dermal puncture closely resembles the composition of arterial blood for all of the following reasons except:

• A) warming the site increases blood flow in the area.
• B) capillary samples come from the capillaries, arterioles, and venules.
• C) arteries naturally lie near the surface of the collection sites used for dermal puncture.
• D) because of the action of arterial pressure.

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