The primary function of the heart is:

a. transferring oxygen to the cells.
b. pumping blood throughout the body.
c. oxygenating blood in the lungs.
d. maintaining the volume of blood.


Answer: b

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which statutes a category of confidentiality protection at the state level?

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The medical practice wants to update their employees on some new privacy regulations, and the employees can listen to or view the file on their computer or mobile device. Which type of electronic technology would they utilize?

A. Blogs B. Podcasts C. Voice conferencing D. Video conferencing

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