Arnold was involved in a major traffic accident, and some of the nerves in his spinal cord were cut. What are his chances for a full recovery? Please explain your answer
What will be an ideal response?
The outlook is most likely poor because most neurons cannot divide, although there is some chance that future research with stem cells and nerve growth factors may help. Computers can stimulate the correct muscles to produce movements; with this type of assistance, people can now walk, whereas previously their mobility would have been limited or nonexistent.
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a. a 3:1 female:male sex ratio c. a 1:2 female: male sex ratio b. a 3:2 female:male sex ratio d. a 1:6 female:male sex ratio
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a. vitamin A b. B-complex vitamins c. vitamin D d. vitamin K e. vitamin E