A Nursing Student Spends Lecture Time Doodling and Staring Out

question 35

Short Answer

A nursing student spends lecture time doodling and staring out the window while thinking about what to cook for dinner. This student can best be described as a/an ______________ listener.

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Definitions:

Apoptosis

Genetically programmed cell death.

Genetically Programmed

An organism's development and physical characteristics are predetermined by its genetic makeup.

Cell Death

The event resulting in the death of a cell, which can occur through processes such as apoptosis or necrosis.

Cholinergic Neurons

Neurons that release the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, involved in many functions including muscle contraction and memory.