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While performing the otoscopic examination of a 3-year-old boy who has been pulling on his left ear, the nurse finds that his left tympanic membrane is bright red and that the light reflex is not visible.The nurse interprets these findings to indicate:
Microfilaments
Fine, thread-like protein fibers that are a major component of the cell's cytoskeleton, involved in various cellular functions including shape and movement.
Golgi Bodies
Organelles found in cells responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids into vesicles for delivery to targeted destinations.
Neurons
Unique cells within the nervous system that convey information to other neurons, muscles, or glands via electrical and chemical signals.
Selective Breeding
The process of breeding plants and animals for particular genetic traits.
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