Hemat/o and hem/e are both combining forms that mean:

A patient complaining of shortness of breath has called 911. Her history includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When assessing the patient, which one of the following causes you to immediately prepare the patient for transport?

A) SpO2 at 94% despite supplemental oxygen B) Wheezing noted in the bases of both lungs C) Heart rate of 84 beats per minute D) Pulsating mass in the abdomen

The final stage of mitosis is called _______________. During this stage, the chromosomes reach the centrioles, cytokinesis takes place, and mitosis is complete. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).