Cells that form a myelin sheath in the CNS are called __________.

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


oligodendrocytes

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a. increases; decreases b. increases; increases c. decreases; decreases d. increases; remains constant e. decreases; remains constant

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Type II diabetes is characterized by

A) a lack of response by target cells to insulin. B) a decrease in secretion by pancreatic beta cells. C) excessive secretion of glucagon. D) inadequate insulin production. E) low blood-glucose concentration.

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Spongy bone consists of a meshwork of interconnecting sections of bone called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following events would cause the gap junctions between cardiac cells to close?

a. ischemia b. atrial fibrillation c. premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) d. arrhythmia

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