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nramada

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on: Jun 22, 2018
________ is made up of thirteen filaments arranged around a hollow core and is involved in axoplasmic transport.
 
  A) The myelin sheath
  B) The terminal button
  C) A neurofilament
  D) A nanotubule
  E) A microtubule

Question 2

A key function of glial cells is to
 
  A) provide nutrition to the brain.
  B) remove physical debris from the blood.
  C)secrete cerebrospinal fluid..
  D) insulate a nerve cell from other nerve cells.
  E) slow down conduction of action potentials.


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chevyboi1976

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Rationale: A key function of glial cells is to insulate a nerve cell from other nerve cells.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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