Since Its Inception in 1965, Which Agency Has Functioned as the Main

question 59

Multiple Choice

Since its inception in 1965, which agency has functioned as the main payer of nursing home and other long-term care?

• A) Medicare
• B) Medicaid
• C) Affordable Care Act
• D) CHIP

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Definitions:

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by sexual reproduction, containing genetic material from both the mother and father.

Placenta

An organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall, allowing for nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.

Uterus

A muscular organ in the female reproductive system where a fertilized egg develops into a fetus.

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that originate from a single zygote splitting and developing into two individuals with nearly identical genetic makeup.