Cutting Through the Skin or Mucous Membrane and Any Other

question 23

Multiple Choice

Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure is called ____ approach.

• A)open
• B)percutaneous
• C)percutaneous endoscopic
• D)open with percutaneous endoscopic assistance

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Definitions:

Electrical Synapses

Rapid, bidirectional connections between neurons mediated through gap junctions, allowing direct transmission of electrical signals.

Ion Channels

Proteins that form pores in cell membranes, allowing the selective passage of ions across the membrane and influencing the cell's electrical charge and signaling.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in controlling movement, emotional responses, and the brain's reward and pleasure centers.