The long appendage extending from the cell body of a neuron is referred to as the
A. dendrite
B. axon
C. synaptic knob
D. synaptic cleft
B. axon
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1. External rotation of the lower leg and foot 2. Internal rotation of the lower leg and foot 3. Limited hip internal rotation 4. Limited hip external rotation
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Unlike schizophrenia, where the incidence is stable across cultures worldwide, there is substantial variation in the incidence of mood disorders and suicide. Using your knowledge of factors that affect mood and anxiety disorders,
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