The Bulk of the Cost of Hospital Care Is Borne

question 78

Multiple Choice

The bulk of the cost of hospital care is borne by third-parties.Such third-parties are:

• A)relatives and friends.
• B)financial institutions.
• C)insurance companies.
• D)voluntary organizations.
• E)employers.

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Definitions:

Bifurcation

The division of a body part or structure into two branches or parts, such as the splitting of a blood vessel or nerve.

External Iliac

refers to the artery that travels along the pelvic brim, supplying blood to the lower limbs and pelvic organs.

Superior Phrenic Artery

Blood vessels that supply blood to the superior aspect of the diaphragm, originating from the thoracic aorta or other nearby arteries.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs that plays a crucial role in breathing by contracting and relaxing to change thoracic volume.