Small cells within the nervous system that act as phagocytes, watching for and engulfing invaders, are ________.

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


microglia

Microglia are small cells that act as phagocytes, watching for and engulfing invaders.

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The study of drugs is called ____. 

A. pharmacognosy B. pharmacology C. pharmacodynamics D. pharmacokinetics E. pharmacotherapeutics

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Which is NOT recommended for the treatment of a patient suspected of experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

A. Provide basic life support as required. B. Monitor vital signs. C. Administer a thrombolytic agent. D. Administer oxygen.

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The function of a fire department connection (FDC) is to provide _______.

a. a connection for a pumper into a private water system b. an auxiliary water supply for fire attack c. a connection for a pumper to supplement the sprinkler system's water supply d. the ability to draft without the use of hard suction line

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