Blood Is Composed of Formed Elements Suspended in a Fluid

question 56

Multiple Choice

Blood is composed of formed elements suspended in a fluid extracellular matrix called ________.

• A) serous fluid
• B) interstitial fluid
• C) serum
• D) plasma

Recognize the primary goals and controversial aspects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Understand the methods proposed by the PPACA to extend health-insurance coverage to low-income individuals.

Explain the concept and effects of the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) system.

Identify and critique the funding mechanisms for the PPACA, including taxes and employer mandates.

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Definitions:

Brachioradialis

A muscle of the forearm that flexes the forearm at the elbow.

Orientation

The awareness of the relationship between oneself and one's environment, including identity, location, and time.

Lever Systems

Mechanisms in the body that enable movement, involving bones (levers), muscles (forces), and joints (fulcrums).

Fulcrum Point

The pivot point around which a lever rotates when force is applied, playing a crucial role in mechanics and bodily movements.