The Brain and Spinal Cord Are Surrounded by Special Membranes

question 57

Multiple Choice

The brain and spinal cord are surrounded by special membranes. If these membranes become inflamed or infected, this is a serious condition. Build the medical term for this condition.

• A) Root mening + suffix -itis = meningitis
• B) Root cerebr + suffix -itis = cerebritis
• C) Combining form mening/i + suffix -oma = meningioma
• D) Prefix poly- + root neur + suffix -itis = polyneuritis

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Understand the theoretical underpinnings and similarities between neoliberalism and other economic theories.

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Definitions:

Electron Transport System

A series of compounds that transfer electrons from electron donors to electron acceptors via redox reactions, generating ATP.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule used as the primary energy carrier in cells for metabolic processes.

NADPH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, a cofactor used in anabolic reactions, such as lipid and nucleic acid synthesis, which requires reducing power.

PGA

A common abbreviation with multiple meanings; in a biological context, it could refer to Phenylglyoxylic acid, otherwise, it's often used for Professional Golfers' Association.