What Role Did the Red Lanterns Play in the Boxer

question 16

Multiple Choice

What role did the Red Lanterns play in the Boxer Uprising?

• A) Their scholarly and theological accomplishments complemented the Boxers' martial skill.
• B) Their purity and loyalty to the Boxers' cause seemed to counteract the threat posed by Christianity.
• C) Their contacts with the Qing ruling family enhanced the Boxers' access to resources.
• D) Their relationships with Christian missionaries helped the Boxers to target foreigners.

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Schwann Cells

A type of glial cell in the peripheral nervous system responsible for the formation of myelin sheaths around neuronal axons, aiding in faster signal transmission.

Oligodendroglia

Glial cells in the CNS that myelinate axons.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds the axon of some nerve cells, forming an insulating layer that is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system, speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Saltatory Conduction

A process whereby nerve impulses jump between gaps in the myelin sheath of neurons, speeding up signal transmission.