The combining form “hemo” refers to blood. A condition called hemolysis causes the release of hemoglobin. Which statement best describes what happens in this scenario?


The discharge of blood cells causes the cells to release an infectious substance.

The inflammation of blood cells causes the cells to release a diseased substance.

The destruction of blood cells causes the cells to release a protein substance.

The secretion of blood cells causes the cells to release a cancerous substance.