The general class of cells in the nervous system that protect nerve cells and help in their functioning are called ___________ cells.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.


Ans: neuroglial, glia, glial, or neuroglia

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A. proximal convoluted tubule B. loop of Henle C. distal convoluted tubule and collecting ducts D. urethra E. calyces

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When is the second meiotic division completed in a female gamete?

A. When 4 cells of equal size are produced B. When the first polar body is discarded C. Shortly after ovulation D. Immediately after fertilization E. It occurs when a mature follicle develops

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Knowing that there are 2.54 cm per inch, a person that is 5'5" in height would be ________ cm tall.

A. 25.4 B. 255.9 C. 165.1 D. 16.51 E. 25.6

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After properly positioning the patient's head for intubation, you should open his or her mouth and insert the blade:

A) into the right side of the mouth and sweep the tongue to the left. B) in the midline of the mouth and gently lift upward on the tongue. C) into the left side of the mouth and move the blade to the midline. D) in the midline of the mouth and gently sweep the tongue to the left.

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