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jc611

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on: Jun 27, 2018
________ is the word for one of the multiple branches at the beginning of a neuron.
 
  A) Myelin
  B) Synapse
  C) Axon
  D) Dendrite

Question 2

A patient undergoing a gastrectomy is having a surgical removal of the ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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

D
Explanation: A) Myelin covers the axon of a neuron.
B) A synapse is the space between two neurons.
C) An axon is the one long ending branch of a neuron.
D) Correct Dendr/o- means branching structure and -ite means thing that pertains to.

Answer to Question 2

stomach


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