PBS 2.1

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What qualities make for an effective medical professional?

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Expertise through years of medical training, empathy, good questioning skills & listening skills.

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What is the list of possible diseases or disorders called that a doctor develops based on medical history, current symptoms, and test results?

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Differential diagnosis.

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Which vein is preferred for drawing blood due to its size and ease of access?

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Median Cubital Vein.

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Which gland secretes hormones that regulate blood glucose?

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Pancreas.

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What components make up blood?

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Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

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Define 'differential diagnosis'.

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A list of possible diseases or disorders based on a patient's medical history, symptoms, and test results.

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What is the function of the pancreas in the human body?

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To secrete hormones that regulate blood glucose levels.

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What are the main components of blood plasma?

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Water, electrolytes, proteins, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What role do red blood cells play in the body?

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They transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and return carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

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What is the primary function of white blood cells?

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To defend the body against infections and foreign invaders.