Rick Has Male Pattern Baldness on the Vertex of His

question 2

Multiple Choice

Rick has male pattern baldness on the vertex of his head and has been using Rogaine for 2 months. He asks how effective minoxidil (Rogaine) is. Minoxidil:

• A) Provides a permanent solution to male pattern baldness if used for at least 4 months
• B) Will show results after 4 months of twice-a-day use
• C) May not work for Rick's type of baldness
• D) Works better if he also uses hydrocortisone cream daily on his scalp

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Definitions:

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Gray Matter

Regions of the brain and spinal cord that are primarily made up of neuronal cell bodies and are involved in muscle control and sensory perception such as seeing and hearing, memory, emotions, and decision making.

Myelinated Axons

Axons that are covered with a fatty substance called myelin, which increases the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cell.

Unmyelinated Axons

Nerve fibers lacking a myelin sheath, resulting in slower signal transmission compared to myelinated axons.