Figure 51-2 Use the Figure to Answer the Corresponding Question(s)

question 72

Multiple Choice

Figure 51-2 Use the figure to answer the corresponding question(s) . The structure labeled as 3 in Figure 51-2 is the:

• A) archenteron.
• B) endoderm.
• C) mesoderm.
• D) blastocoel.
• E) ectoderm..

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Definitions:

Glial Cells

Cells that provide support for the neurons to grow on and around, deliver nutrients to neurons, produce myelin to coat axons, clean up waste products and dead neurons, influence information processing, and, during prenatal development, influence the generation of new neurons.

Insulation

Material used to prevent the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound from one area to another, often used in building construction and the manufacturing of clothing and appliances.

Glial Cell

A type of cell in the nervous system that supports, nourishes, and protects neurons, playing a crucial role in brain function.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.