Multiple choice

Which of the following saccharides is a nonionic starch derivative and is frequently used to prevent shock, following severe blood loss caused by trauma or surgery?

  1. Maltodextrin

  2. Amylose

  3. Resistant starch

  4. Glucose syrup

  5. Hetastarch

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E Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct. Hetastarch is a nonionic starch derivative and is frequently used to prevent shock, following severe blood loss caused by trauma or surgery.