Identify Specific Conditions That Necessitate the Use of Total Parenteral

question 14

Essay

Identify specific conditions that necessitate the use of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) by central vein.

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Definitions:

Ependymal Cells

Glial cells that line the cavities of the brain and the spinal cord, playing a role in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

The clear, protective fluid circulating within the cavities of the brain and spinal cord.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another 'target' neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Synaptic Terminal

The end point of a neuron where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with other neurons or muscle cells.