Outnumbering Neurons by Up to 50 to 1,which Cells Protect,insulate,and

question 59

Multiple Choice

Outnumbering neurons by up to 50 to 1,which cells protect,insulate,and reinforce neurons?

• A)sensory cells
• B)motor cells
• C)satellite cells
• D)supporting cells

---

Definitions:

Sundowning

A symptom common in some older individuals with dementia, characterized by increased confusion, agitation, and restlessness during the late afternoon or evening.

Alzheimer's Patients

Individuals who suffer from Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurological disorder that causes memory loss and cognitive decline.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, acting as the body's internal clock.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)

A pair of tiny structures in the brain’s hypothalamus that control the timing of circadian rhythms; the biological clock.