Small phagocytic glial cells, which are derived from white blood cells, are called

A) astrocytes.
B) Schwann cells.
C) oligodendrocytes.
D) microglia.
E) ependymal cells.


D) microglia.

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If you were given the sequence of nucleotides in a single gene and the total number of nucleotides was 90 (excluding start and stop signals); how many amino acids would you expect to find in the protein that is made from this gene?

A. 30 B. 90 C. 1 D. 10 E. 0

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Maya is experiencing pain and discomfort in her posterior coxal region. Which specific joint may be the problem?

A. proximal radio-ulnar joint B. sacroiliac joint C. symphysis pubis D. knee joint E. glenohumeral joint

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Which of the following is NOT an area that contains lymph nodes?

A) abdominal cavity B) cranial cavity C) thoracic cavity D) axillary region

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