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Lisa El Moussa developed anaphylaxis after being stung by a bee.What type of reaction is anaphylaxis? Name three symptoms of this condition that can be life-threatening.


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Non-myelinated Neurons

Neurons without a myelin sheath, resulting in slower transmission of nerve impulses as compared to myelinated neurons.

Glial Cells

Cells that remove dead neurons and waste products from the nervous system, nourish and insulate neurons, form myelin, and play a role in neural transmission of messages.

Myelin

A fatty substance that encases and insulates axons, facilitating transmission of neural impulses.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain associated with decision-making, social behavior, and personality.

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