Tom's father suffers a stroke that leaves him partially paralyzed on his right side. What type of glial cell would you expect to find in increased numbers in the damaged area of the brain that is affected by the stroke?

A) astrocytes
B) oligodendrocytes
C) Schwann cells
D) microglia


D) microglia

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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List 5 items to address during the patient history

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following cells has a flagellum?

A. A cell lining the respiratory tract B. A cell lining the uterine tube C. A spermatozoon D. A cell specialized for absorption, such as an epithelial cell of the small intestine E. A neuron

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