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Understand the specific roles of astrocytes, microglia, oligodendrocytes, and Schwann cells in the CNS and PNS.
Grasp the significance of myelination in neuron function and how its destruction affects neural transmission.
Understand the mechanics and importance of synaptic transmission, including the role of neurotransmitters.
Recognize the transport mechanisms (e.g., lipid solubility, sodium-potassium pump) that affect neuronal function.

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Ductus Arteriosus

A fetal blood vessel that allows blood to bypass the lungs, which closes soon after birth to establish the regular circulatory path.

Ductus Venosus

A fetal blood vessel that connects the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava, allowing oxygenated blood from the placenta to bypass the liver and enter the systemic circulation.

Fetal Lungs

The lungs of a fetus, which are not used for breathing air but are critical for the development of the respiratory system.

Constitutional Amendment

A formal change or addition proposed or made to a constitution, altering its provisions or principles.

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