Bacteria Found in the Colon Are Important Because They

question 15

Multiple Choice

Bacteria found in the colon are important because they:

• A) synthesize important vitamins.
• B) complete the process of absorption.
• C) synthesize some minerals.
• D) finish the process of digestion.

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National Hospital Association

An organization that represents the interests of hospitals and health systems across a particular nation, focusing on policy advocacy, education, and best practices.

General Equivalence Mappings

A system used in healthcare to convert ICD-9 to ICD-10 coding, ensuring an accurate transition of medical data across different coding systems.

ICD-9-CM/PCS

International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System; a set of codes used for diagnosing and classifying diseases before being replaced by ICD-10.

ICD-10-CM/PCS

An international system used for the classification of diseases and related health problems; it stands for International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System.