Question

The combining form “hemo” refers to blood. A condition called hemolysis causes the release of hemoglobin. Which statement best describes what happens in this scenario?


The discharge of blood cells causes the cells to release an infectious substance.

The inflammation of blood cells causes the cells to release a diseased substance.

The destruction of blood cells causes the cells to release a protein substance.

The secretion of blood cells causes the cells to release a cancerous substance.

Answer 1

Answer

The destruction of blood cells causes the cells to release a protein substance

Explanation

Hemolysis is the destruction of red blood cells before their typical life span is reached. If these red blood cells are destroyed before they are replaced, an imbalance occurs. When red blood cells burst, hemoglobin is released into the blood decreasing amount of oxygen the body gets.