-Which of the Following Is the Underlying Cause of the Abnormalities

question 19

Multiple Choice

-Which of the following is the underlying cause of the abnormalities present in Figure 20-4A and Figure 20-4B?

• A) Osteoporosis
• B) Metastasis
• C) Infection
• D) Chronic renal disease

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Definitions:

Hematology

The study of blood.

Whole blood

denotes blood drawn directly from the body from which none of the components, such as plasma or platelets, have been removed.

Blood clot

A mass formed from platelets and fibrin in the blood to stop bleeding, but can be dangerous when formed inside veins or arteries obstructing blood flow.

Plasma

The fluid component of blood, in which formed elements are suspended; makes up 55% of blood volume.