Select the correct statement about peroxides.
A. Hydrogen peroxide rapidly stops capillary bleeding when it is used to clean abrasions with slow blood oozing.
B. As peroxide oxidizes, it releases oxygen that causes it to effervesce (bubble).
C. Hydrogen peroxide can be used as an oral debriding agent.
D. All of these are correct
Answer: D
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