The Federal Agency of the Public Health System That Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

The federal agency of the public health system that is most involved with the health and welfare of U.S. citizens is:

• A) Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
• B) Department of Health and Human Services
• C) Public Health Service
• D) Secretary for Health

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Definitions:

Pacinian Corpuscle

A type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin and viscera responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure.

Taste Cell

Specialized sensory cells located in taste buds on the tongue, responsible for detecting and signaling the taste of substances.

Primary Receptor

A sensor or nerve ending that detects changes in the environment or within the body and initiates a response by sending signals to the nervous system.

Pacinian Corpuscle

A type of mechanoreceptor found in the skin and visceral organs, sensitive to deep pressure and vibration.