________________________ Are Usually Charged with Licensing and Certification of Medical

question 36

Short Answer

________________________ are usually charged with licensing and certification of medical personnel, facilities, and services, with the purpose of maintaining standards of competence and quality of care.

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Definitions:

Radioallergosorbent Test

A blood test used to detect specific IgE antibodies to determine the substances a person is allergic to.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens, capable of specifically binding to and neutralizing foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses.

Blood Serum

The clear, yellowish fluid part of blood that remains after clotting factors have been removed.

Pacemaker

A medical device implanted in the body to regulate the heart rate by delivering electrical impulses.