Ruth Works in a Hospital

question 48

Multiple Choice

Ruth works in a hospital. She meets with patients who have experienced strokes or traumatic brain injuries. Often Ruth will run a test battery to determine the psychological damage that has been sustained. Ruth must be a(n) __________ neuropsychologist.

• A)social
• B)experimental
• C)clinical
• D)forensic

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Definitions:

Subclavian Vein

A major vein on either side of the body that receives blood from the arm and the thorax, leading to the superior vena cava.

Cervical Lymph Nodes

Small, bean-shaped glands located in the neck region, part of the lymphatic system, involved in the body's immune response.

Phagocytized

The process by which cells, typically immune cells, engulf and digest foreign particles or pathogens, contributing to the body's defense mechanism.

Splenic Sinusoids

These are specialized capillaries within the spleen that facilitate the filtration and storage of blood, playing a key role in the immune function and red blood cell recycling.