What Professional Organization Oversees the Use of Thousands of Standards

question 46

Multiple Choice

What professional organization oversees the use of thousands of standards and guidelines?

• A) American Health Information Management Association
• B) American College of Medical Practice Executives
• C) Medical Group Management Association
• D) American Medical Informatics Association
• E) American National Standards Institute

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Definitions:

Synapse

The small gap between two adjacent neurons, consisting of the presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons’ membranes and the space between them.

Dendrite

A projection of a neuron that receives signals (electrical and chemical) from other neurons or sensory cells, facilitating neural communication.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Synapse

The junction between neurons where the exchange of information occurs through chemical neurotransmitters.