​Matching -​Neurons

question 52

Multiple Choice

​Matching
-​neurons

• A)a person's age in years from his or her date of birth
• B)​a progressive, degenerative disease that attacks the brain and impairs thinking, behavior, and memory
• C)urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods
• D)​limited or uncertain access to foods of sufficient quality or quantity to sustain a healthy and active life
• E)inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and structural changes
• F)clumps of the protein fragment beta-amyloid on the nerve cells
• G)​clouding of the eye lenses that impairs vision and can lead to blindness
• H)​the loss of brain function beyond the normal loss of physical adeptness and memory that occurs with aging
• I)​facilities that collect and distribute food donations to authorized organizations feeding the hungry
• J)​the average number of years lived by people in a given society.
• K)the outer surface of the cerebrum, which is the largest part of the brain​
• L)snarls of the threadlike strands that extend from the nerve cells, commonly found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's dementia
• M)​ a person's perceived physical and mental well-being
• N)​living environments for people with chronic conditions or need for supervision or assistance
• O)programs that provide meals to be eaten on-site; often called soup kitchens
• P)​the collection of wholesome food for distribution to low-income people who are hungry
• Q)the maximum number of years of life attainable by a member of a species
• R)​a painful, chronic disease of the joints that occurs when the cushioning cartilage in a joint breaks down
• S)chronic inflammation of the stomach accompanied by a diminished size and functioning of the mucosa and glands
• T)the structural and functional units of the nervous system

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Definitions:

Preserved Specimens

Biological specimens that have been treated and kept to prevent decay for education or research purposes.

Scalpel

A small and sharp surgical instrument used for making incisions.

Microcentrifuge

A laboratory device used for the rapid spinning of samples to separate components based on density.

Body Fluids

Liquids within humans and other living organisms that transport nutrients and waste products, including blood, lymph, and interstitial fluid.