Which of the Following Statements Is True of Direct Care

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of direct care providers?

• A) They must be licensed.
• B) They provide direct patient care.
• C) They are usually regulated by professional or licensing boards.
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

Understand the concept of systems in social work and the importance of engaging in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.

Understand the various suffixes and prefixes commonly used in medical terminology and their meanings.

Comprehend the role of antibodies in allergic reactions and immunological responses.

Identify and describe the physiological conditions involving blood components and processes.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical substances, released from endocrine glands, that travel through the bloodstream to targeted tissues; the tissues are later influenced by the hormones.

Gonads

Sex glands responsible for producing gametes (sperm in males and eggs in females) and sex hormones.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical changes during puberty that are not directly related to reproduction but that indicate the differences between the sexes.

Endocrine System

A communication system that uses hormones to influence mental activity and behavior.