The Joint Commission Recommends That Certain Abbreviations Not Be Used

question 6

Short Answer

The Joint Commission recommends that certain abbreviations not be used because they are more likely to contribute to _______________.

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Definitions:

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections that allow for the direct transfer of ions and molecules between neighboring cells, facilitating communication and coordination of activity.

Electrical Synapses

A type of synapse in which electrical currents flow directly from one cell to another via gap junctions, facilitating rapid communication.

Presynaptic Terminal

The end part of a nerve cell (neuron) that releases neurotransmitters to send a signal across the synapse to another neuron.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle activation, heart rate, and the processing of memory and cognition.