What is the difference between neurons and neuroglia?

What will be an ideal response?


Neurons are specialized to respond to chemical and electrical signals and communicate by propagating an electric impulse along their axon. Neuroglia are a diverse group of cell types within neural tissue that support, nourish, and protect neurons.

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

1. The skin has three components: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. 2. The skin eliminates small amounts of waste products in sweat, a process known as excretion. 3. Stratum lucidum is found in all types of skin covering the entire body.

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Which of the choices below is NOT a factor that promotes oxygen binding to and dissociation from hemoglobin?

A) number of red blood cells B) temperature C) partial pressure of oxygen D) partial pressure of carbon dioxide

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High blood sugar levels indicate ________________________________________ (disease)

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following fossae are potential sites for direct inguinal hernias?

(A) supravesical (B) medial inguinal (C) lateral inguinal (D) ischiorectal (E) iliac

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