When a Patient Asks the Nurse,"What Are Neurotransmitters?" the Nurse

question 19

Multiple Choice

When a patient asks the nurse,"What are neurotransmitters?" The nurse replies that neurotransmitters are:

• A) "the chemical messengers that cause brain cells to turn on or off."
• B) "small clumps of cells that alert the other brain cells to receive messages."
• C) "tiny areas of the brain that are responsible for controlling our emotions."
• D) "weblike structures that provide connections among various parts of the brain."

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Epigenetics

The study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the underlying DNA sequence.

Brain Development

The process involving the growth and maturation of the brain, including the formation and pruning of neurons, throughout a person's life, especially significant in early childhood.

X-linked Inheritance

A pattern of inheritance that is determined by genes located on the X chromosome, affecting traits or conditions more frequently seen in males who have only one X chromosome.

Genetic Counseling

A process that involves discussing the risks of inherited conditions and genetic disorders, typically with a healthcare professional trained in genetics.