Neuroglia That Control the Chemical Environment Around Neurons by Buffering

question 20

Multiple Choice

Neuroglia that control the chemical environment around neurons by buffering potassium and recapturing neurotransmitters are .

• A) oligodendrocytes
• B) astrocytes
• C) Schwann cells
• D) microglia

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Definitions:

Nitriles

Organic compounds containing the cyano group (-C≡N), which consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.

Bromo

A prefix in organic chemistry indicating the presence of a bromine atom in the compound.

Methylbutanoyl

An organic group derived from butanoic acid, often represented in molecules like esters or amides.

Chemical Shifts

Changes in the resonance frequency of nuclei in a magnetic field, providing information about the electronic environment in NMR spectroscopy.