Jasmine Is in Her Physiology Lab Practicing Labeling a Neuron

question 122

Multiple Choice

 Jasmine is in her physiology lab practicing labeling a neuron. When she gets to the nodes of Ranvier, she will be labeling ______.

• A) the spiny outgrowths on dendrites
• B) the myelin sheath
• C) the swelling at the end of the axon
• D) the gaps in the myelin sheath along the axon

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Definitions:

Traction

A treatment method where a pulling force is applied to parts of the body to align and immobilize a segment, often used for fractures and orthopedic corrections.

Abbreviation

An abbreviated version of a word or phrase.

Craniotomy

A surgical operation in which a piece of the skull is removed to access the brain, often performed to remove tumors or relieve pressure.

Surgical Incision

A precise cut made through the skin and tissues during a surgical procedure to access or remove something within the body.