Match the Terms with Their Most Suitable Description

question 39

Multiple Choice

Match the terms with their most suitable description.
-temperature

• A)number of protons > number of electrons
• B)number of protons in the atomic nucleus
• C)polar; easily dissolves in water
• D)number of protons < number of electrons
• E)number of protons = number of electrons
• F)measure of molecular motion
• G)number of protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus

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Definitions:

Reactive Astrocytosis

An adaptive response in which astrocytes, a type of glial cell in the central nervous system, proliferate and hypertrophy in response to injury or disease.

Bipolar

Characterized by two distinct extremes, such as the mood swings seen in bipolar disorder, but also referring to cells with two different poles (e.g., bipolar neurons).

Glial Cell

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons.

Astrocyte

Star-shaped neuroglia cell involved with forming the blood-brain barrier.