How Many Patients Are Expected to Need Home Care in the United

question 10

Multiple Choice

How many patients are expected to need home care in the United States by the year 2016?

• A) 5 million
• B) 12 million
• C) 25 million
• D) 50 million

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Electron Transport Chain

A sequence of structures that move electrons from donors to acceptors through oxidation-reduction processes, simultaneously facilitating the movement of hydrogen ions across a membrane.

Final Electron Acceptor

A compound that receives or accepts electrons during the electron transport chain, facilitating oxidative phosphorylation in cellular respiration.

Oxygen

A chemical element vital to most life forms on Earth, used in cellular respiration to produce energy.

Water

Water is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless substance essential for life, making up a significant portion of the Earth's surface and the human body.