____________________ are the myelin-forming cells in the central nervous system, whereas ____________________ are the myelin-forming cells in the peripheral nervous system

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


oligodendrocytes, Schwann cells

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. ANH is made by the heart. 2. Aldosterone is released by the pituitary gland. 3. ADH is released by the adrenal glands. 4. In cases of dehydration, the body can reduce its fluid output to zero. 5. The compound glucose is an electrolyte.

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Which statement about fluids and electrolyte balance is true?

A. Where salt goes, water will follow. B. The concentration of urine is determined by the amount of water in it. C. The principal electrolyte in the body is potassium. D. The volume of urine is determined by the amount of sodium in it.

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Which of the following joints is formed by the humerus and the ulna?

A) Ball-and-socket joint B) Hinge joint C) Saddle joint D) Gliding joint

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Susan's doctor has detected benign uterine fibroid tumors. Jane's doctor has detected early-stage malignant vaginal tumors. Sarah's doctor has detected late-stage malignant ovarian tumors. Which branch of the immune system would respond to these conditions? What would analysis of the nearby lymph nodes of these women reveal? What is the prognosis for each woman? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?

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