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Which type of cell produces the myelin covering around larger axons in the brain and spinal cord?
 
  A) oligodendroglia
  B) astrocyte
  C) microglia
  D) dendrites

Question 2

The combining form carcin/o- means ________.
 
  A) cancer
  B) formed substance; growth
  C) organ
  D) mass; tumor


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct
B) Astrocytes form the blood-brain barrier. They do not produce myelin.
C) Microglia do not produce myelin.
D) Dendrites are not cells, just branches at one end of a nerve cell.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: A) Correct
B) The suffix -plasm means formed substance; growth.
C) Carcin/o- does not mean organ.
D) Onc/o- means mass; tumor.


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Wow, this really help

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