A Small Group of Medical Practices in the Same Building

question 94

Multiple Choice

A small group of medical practices in the same building that pools resources to qualify for quantity discounts from a local vendor is called a(n) ____.

• A) purchasing group
• B) group buying pool
• C) organizational buyer
• D) medical society facilitator
• E) medical support group

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's stress response and in various cognitive and emotional functions.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the brain in the hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, which regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain, responsible for regulating sleep and wakefulness.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.