The purpose of medical professional organizations is to

A) define the laws of the profession.
B) punish medical professionals for breaking the law.
C) set ethical standards for practice within the profession.
D) determine salaries and benefits for medical professionals.


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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mentum glabella nasion acanthion

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