Why are nutritional requirements increased after surgery?

A) To make up for the lack of food during the procedure
B) Due to the stress of surgery
C) Weight loss always accompanies oral surgery
D) Needs are not increased

B

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a. Erythrocytes b. Monocytes c. Thrombocytes d. Neutrophils

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