Most of the lipids in our body are in the form of triglycerides; however, phospholipids and sterols also have important functions. Explain these functions

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Phospholipids are a key structural component of the cell membrane. Sterols are precursors to many essential body substances such as bile acids, vitamin D, steroid hormones, and glucocorticoids.

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Why is it so important to have a medical office policies and procedures manual?

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The first step in compounding a prescription is:

A) Ordering the ingredients. B) Measuring the ingredients. C) Preparing the label. D) Obtaining a compounding recipe.

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Covered entities (except for small entities) were required to comply with the HIPAA security rule by:

A. April 21, 2006. B. April 1, 2005. C. April 15, 2006. D. April 21, 2005.

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All of the following are true of platelets EXCEPT:

A. Circulating platelets have a round disklike shape. B. Contact with collagen initiates a shape change. C. A platelet plug forms in seconds to stop bleeding in a small wound. D. Platelet aggregation requires only that spiny pseudopods are present on the platelets.

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