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Which instruction should the nurse include in an exercise teaching plan for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ?
Pituitary Gland
A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often termed the "master gland," because it controls various hormonal functions of other endocrine glands.
Absolute Refractory Period
The period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron is incapable of firing another action potential, no matter how strong the stimulus.
Neural Impulses
Neural impulses, also known as action potentials, are the electrical signals that travel along neurons, transmitting messages throughout the nervous system.
Neuron
A specialized cell in the nervous system that transmits information through electrical and chemical signals.
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