The Bones in the Skull Have Many Different Names but What

question 57

Multiple Choice

The bones in the skull have many different names but what are the boundaries of each bone? Where do they start and stop?

• A) Bones of the skull are separated by immobile joints called sutures.
• B) Bones of the skull are continuous but named for their specific markings.
• C) The boundaries are indistinct and are simply vague generalized regions.
• D) Boundaries for skull bones are seen only in the infant skull.

Understand the dietary and caloric needs of children at various developmental stages.

Grasp methods of hydration and nutritional support in childhood.

Be aware of the environmental and household hazards affecting child health.

Recognize the role and significance of transitional objects in childhood development.

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Definitions:

Schwann Cells

A type of glial cell in the peripheral nervous system responsible for the formation of myelin sheaths around neuronal axons, aiding in faster signal transmission.

Oligodendroglia

Glial cells in the CNS that myelinate axons.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds the axon of some nerve cells, forming an insulating layer that is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system, speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Saltatory Conduction

A process whereby nerve impulses jump between gaps in the myelin sheath of neurons, speeding up signal transmission.