Myelin is a lipid insulation produced by the ________

A) Oligodendrocytes B) Ependymal cells
C) Astrocytes D) Microglia


A

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A) Nervous system generates heat B) Lymphatic system maintains blood homeostasis C) Integumentary system forms a physical barrier D) Reproductive system produces blood cells

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Briefly explain the difference between chronic and acute renal failure

A) Chronic renal failure is a sudden loss of renal function, whereas acute renal failure is a gradual loss of renal function. B) Chronic renal failure is a gradual loss of renal function, whereas acute renal failure is a sudden loss of renal function. C) Chronic renal failure is a sudden loss in the ability to concentrate urine, whereas acute renal failure is a gradual loss in the ability to concentrate urine. D) Chronic renal failure is a gradual loss in the ability to concentrate urine, whereas acute renal failure is a sudden loss in the ability to concentrate urine. E) Chronic renal failure is the gradual loss in the ability to reabsorb glucose, whereas acute renal failure is a sudden loss in the ability to reabsorb glucose.

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The "calcium influx factor," or CIF, refers to a factor that:

A. is released by endothelial cells to promote contraction of adjacent smooth muscle B. facilitates Ca++ refilling of the SR by promoting localized Ca++ influx in the cell C. is necessary for activation of voltage-gated Ca++ channels in smooth muscle D. facilitates contraction of smooth muscle by elevating cytosolic Ca++ concentration E. promotes relaxation of smooth muscle by inducing Ca++ sparks

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A patient was admitted for depression. What should the nurse explain to the patient regarding the role of serotonin and depression?

What will be an ideal response?

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