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A patient is experiencing increasing flaccid upper arms while the lower extremities periodically cramp and contract.On which health problem should the nurse focus when assessing this patient?
Divergence
The process by which two or more related species become more different over time, often due to different environments or lifestyles.
Neural Circuit
A functional group of neurons, typically consisting of one or more afferent neurons, one or more interneurons, and one or more efferent neurons.
Schwann Cell
A type of glial cell in the peripheral nervous system which forms the myelin sheath around neuronal axons, enabling faster transmission of electrical signals.
Myelin Sheath
The insulating layer around many nerve fibers, consisting of protein and fatty substances, which enables faster transmission of electrical impulses.
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