Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

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Hemolysis is a result of the combination of BLANK, squeezing, and massaging.

Alcohol
Pressure
Heat
Friction

The correct answer is: Alcohol

Hemolysis is the rupturing of the red blood cells, and it can be caused by a variety of factors, including pressure, heat, and friction. However, the main cause of hemolysis is alcohol. Alcohol has the ability to break down the cell membrane, which leads to the release of the cell's contents and the eventual destruction of the cell. This effect of alcohol makes it a potent trigger for hemolysis, so it is the correct choice in this situation. While pressure, heat, and friction can also contribute to hemolysis, they do not directly cause the cell rupture like alcohol does. Therefore, they are not the best choices for filling in the blank in this question.