Star-shaped cells within the nervous system that anchor blood vessels to the nerve cells are called ________.

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


astrocytes

Astrocytes are star-shaped cells that anchor blood vessels to the nerve cells.

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A) stillbirth. B) induced abortion. C) spontaneous abortion. D) B and C.

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A child with sickle cell anemia is prone to osteomyelitis caused by

A) Candida albicans. B) Aspergillus spp. C) Mycobacterium tuberculosis. D) Salmonella spp.

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All of the following are ethnic minority groups in the U.S., EXCEPT

A) Asian B) Native American/Alaskan Native C) Caucasian D) Hispanic/Latina

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List the symptoms of meningitis

What will be an ideal response?

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