A Disease That Destroyed Astrocytes Would Be Expected To

question 87

Multiple Choice

A disease that destroyed astrocytes would be expected to:

• A) decrease a neurons's aerobic energy metabolism.
• B) prevent electrical impulses from traveling down axons.
• C) lead to foreign substances entering the brain from the circulatory system.
• D) increase the density of dendritic spines.

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Definitions:

ECG Machine

An electrocardiogram machine, a medical device used to record the electrical activity of the heart to detect cardiac abnormalities.

Amplifier

A device on an electrocardiograph that enlarges the ECG impulses.

Electrical Impulses

Quick bursts of electrical activity that carry messages within the body, especially within the nervous system.

ECG Machine

A diagnostic tool that records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time, used to detect heart diseases and monitor heart health.