The two processes for removing a blood sample from a vein are called:

A) venipuncture and phlebotomy.
B) phlebitis and telangiectasis.
C) thrombophlebitis and thrombosis.
D) valvuloplasty and vasospasm.


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Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein and telangiectasis is vascular lesions formed by the dilatation of a group of small blood vessels.
C) Thrombophlebitis is inflammation of a vein associated with the formation of thrombus and thrombosis is a blood clot within the vascular system.
D) Valvuloplasty is the surgical repair of a cardiac valve and vasospasm is a spasm of a blood vessel.

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