In 1918, the American College of Surgeons Drew Up a "Constitution

question 33

Multiple Choice

In 1918, the American College of Surgeons drew up a "constitution" for hospitals setting forth the requirements for the care of the sick. This document was known as the __________.

• A) minimum standard
• B) strict liability doctrine
• C) medical practice standards
• D) national health insurance

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Definitions:

Inflammation

A biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.

Eukaryotic Cells

Cells that contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes, characteristic of all organisms except bacteria and archaea.

Nucleus

The control center of a cell; contains the chromosomes that direct cellular processes.

Organelles

Specialized structures within cells that perform specific tasks, like mitochondria for energy production and ribosomes for protein synthesis.