A Patient Who Arrives Without an Appointment Expecting to See

question 64

Short Answer

A patient who arrives without an appointment expecting to see the practitioner is referred to as a(n) ________ patient.

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Definitions:

Medulla oblongata

A region of the brainstem that controls vital body functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord, controlling vital functions like heartbeat and breathing.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain; it mainly includes the cerebral hemispheres.

Spinal cord

The cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue that is enclosed in the spine and connects nearly all parts of the body to the brain.