__________ are glial cells in the CNS that help form the blood-brain barrier.

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


Astrocytes

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

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Johnny fractured the lower third of his right tibia in a skiing accident. The soft tissues in the area were severely damaged and their surgical removal was necessary. After prolonged immobilization, it was found that Johnny was healing very poorly

The explanation offered by the orthopedic surgeon was that vascularization of the fracture site was still inadequate and good healing was absolutely dependent upon an adequate blood supply. Describe how a long bone receives its blood supply and trace the path of nutrient delivery to the osteocytes. What will be an ideal response

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If 20% of the air is composed of O2, the partial pressure of oxygen at sea level where atmospheric pressure is 760 mm Hg is

a. 20 mm Hg b. 760 mm Hg c. 70 mm Hg d. 350 mm Hg e. 152 mm Hg

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Triaxial joints of the body include ________

A) the hip and shoulder B) the knee and elbow C) the ankle and wrist D) intercarpal and intertarsal joints

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