Match Each Term with Its Definition

question 12

Multiple Choice

Match each term with its definition.
-This would include enzymes and chemistries related to liver function and dysfunction

• A)plaque
• B)immunoassays
• C)radioallergosorbent test (RAST)
• D)histamine
• E)epinephrine
• F)phenylketonuria (PKU)
• G)liver panel
• H)kidney function test
• I)creatine kinase (CK)
• J)prothrombin time (PT)

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Definitions:

Glial Cell

Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that provide support, nutrition, and insulation between neurons.

Microglia

A type of glial cell located throughout the brain and spinal cord, acting as the primary form of active immune defense in the central nervous system.

CNS

Central Nervous System, which comprises the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling the majority of functions of the body and mind.

Myelin Sheath

The myelin sheath is a protective covering made of fatty substances that surrounds nerve fibers, enhancing the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission along the nerve cells.