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What term is defined as the clear, yellowish fluid portion of blood in which cells are suspended?
What term is defined as the clear, yellowish fluid portion of blood in which cells are suspended?
- Clotting Factor
- Platelets
- Plasma (correct)
- Serum
What was the purpose of venesection in ancient medical practices?
What was the purpose of venesection in ancient medical practices?
- To release blood for balancing bodily substances (correct)
- To improve circulation
- To administer medicine
- To reduce fever
Which ancient civilization is known for using leeches in bloodletting?
Which ancient civilization is known for using leeches in bloodletting?
- Egypt (correct)
- Rome
- Greece
- China
Who believed that blood did not circulate, but stagnated in the extremities?
Who believed that blood did not circulate, but stagnated in the extremities?
What is the prefix 'phlebo' associated with?
What is the prefix 'phlebo' associated with?
What is the term for the cellular components in the blood that aid in coagulation?
What is the term for the cellular components in the blood that aid in coagulation?
During which historical period were crude tools used for bloodletting?
During which historical period were crude tools used for bloodletting?
What does the term 'renal' pertain to?
What does the term 'renal' pertain to?
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Phlebotomy definition
Phlebotomy definition
The process of drawing blood from a vein
Plasma
Plasma
The liquid part of blood, without the cells.
Platelets
Platelets
Blood cells involved in clotting.
Venesection
Venesection
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Bloodletting (historical)
Bloodletting (historical)
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Galen of Pergamon
Galen of Pergamon
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Vein
Vein
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Phlebotomy history
Phlebotomy history
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