The portions of a neuron that extend off of the roughly spherical cell body are usually collectively called

A) processes.
B) protrusions.
C) projections.
D) prostheses.


A) processes.

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

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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At the battle of Shiloh in the American Civil War, Confederate General A. S. Johnston was killed when he was shot in the thigh. Witnesses reported that he bled to death almost before he realized that he was wounded. Which blood vessel was most likely to have been injured? Why is a tourniquet usually ineffective in stopping the bleeding from this wound?

What will be an ideal response?

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Rig Heli-Pads, Inc., enters into a contract to employ Sinead as an on-site project manager for two years. If Rig breaches the contract, Sinead has a duty to

a. do nothing. b. reduce the damages that Sinead might otherwise suffer. c. rescind the contract with Rig. d. punish Rig and set an example to deter others from similar acts.

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