The _____ Is Another Name for the Cell Body

question 57

Multiple Choice

The _____ is another name for the cell body.

• A) ganglia
• B) soma
• C) nerve
• D) cell

Understand the guidelines for monitoring temperature in various patient populations.

Identify appropriate intervals for replacing medical devices used in self-care like catheters.

Demonstrate and teach correct methods for temperature monitoring and the use of thermometers.

Understand and teach the practice of medical asepsis in home care settings, especially related to enteral feedings and medication administration.

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Definitions:

Fertilized Ova

Refers to an egg cell that has been fertilized by a sperm cell, beginning the process of embryonic development.

Germinal Period

The first two weeks of prenatal development after conception, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of cell differentiation.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by sexual reproduction, containing genetic material from both the mother and father.

Placenta

An organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall, allowing for nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.