The Purpose of Quality Control Is to

question 28

Multiple Choice

The purpose of quality control is to

• A)prevent accidents in the laboratory.
• B)protect the medical assistant from bloodborne pathogens.
• C)ensure accurate and valid test results.
• D)ensure the test results fall within the normal range.
• E)ensure all of the above.

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Definitions:

Cork Cells

Specialized plant cells that are dead at maturity, containing air and suberin, forming the protective outer layer of the bark of trees.

Stomata

Small openings or pores found on the undersides of leaves and in some stems, which are essential for gas exchange between the plant and the atmosphere.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of cells covering the body of an organism, providing protection against environmental factors.

Bundle Sheaths

Layers of tightly packed cells surrounding vascular bundles in plants, playing a key role in the process of photosynthesis in certain species.