An incision into a vein with a needle to withdraw blood for analysis is known as:

A) intravenous.
B) phlebotomy.
C) phlebitis.
D) pericarditis.


B
Explanation: A) Intravenous means within the vein.
B) Correct.
C) Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein.
D) Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium.

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