Stem Cell Transplants May Someday Be Used to Treat Parkinson's

question 27

Multiple Choice

Stem cell transplants may someday be used to treat Parkinson's disease. How could stem cell transplants alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?

• A) by preventing temporal lobe seizures
• B) by repairing sites of traumatic brain injury
• C) by replenishing missing ion channels
• D) by secreting the neurotransmitter dopamine

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Definitions:

Permanent Strike Replacements

Workers hired to take the positions of striking workers on a permanent basis, often used by employers as a strategy to weaken a strike and put pressure on striking employees.

Mediator

A neutral third party who facilitates negotiation and attempts to help disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement, without having the power to impose a solution.

Corporate Campaigns

Strategies used by labor unions or activist groups to pressure a company into changing its practices, often involving public relations efforts.

Intermittent Strikes

A labor strategy where workers strike periodically and unpredictably to exert pressure without completely halting operations.