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Which word means a central opening in a blood vessel through which blood flows?
 
  A) vasculature
  B) lumen
  C) intima
  D) Purkinje fiber

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding blood culture and sensitivity is NOT true?
 
  a. It is a blood test.
  b. A blood specimen is incubated.
  c. It is a test for the presence of a viral infection.
  d. It determines the best antibiotic treatment to use.



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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The vasculature is a network of blood vessels for a particular organ.
B) Correct
C) The intima is the inner lining of a blood vessel, not the opening.
D) This is part of the conduction system, not a blood vessel.

Answer to Question 2

c
Explanation:
a. It is a blood test: a true statement
b. A blood specimen is incubated: a true statement
c. It is a test for the presence of a viral infection: correct
d. It determines the best antibiotic treatment to use: a true statement





 

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