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question 41
what is the term for passage of stool containing bright red blood?
a hematoma
b exemia
c hematoblast
d hematochezia
e hemolysis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (hematoma): A localized collection of blood outside blood vessels, not related to stool.
• Option B (exemia): Not a standard term for stool with blood.
• Option C (hematoblast): A precursor cell in blood formation, irrelevant here.
• Option D (hematochezia): Defined as the passage of stools containing bright red blood, matching the question.
• Option E (hemolysis): Destruction of red blood cells, not related to stool.

Answer:

D. hematochezia