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Chapter 13, Problem 2CT
In newborns and premature babies, the blood–brain barrier is not fully developed. Explain why this might be reason enough to pay careful attention to their diet.
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Ch. 13 - Explain the difference between a sensory neuron,...Ch. 13 - What are the functional zones of a motor neuron?Ch. 13 - Define an action potential.Ch. 13 - What is a synapse? Explain the difference between...Ch. 13 - Explain what happens during synaptic integration.Ch. 13 - Prob. 6RQCh. 13 - Prob. 7RQCh. 13 - The nervous system senses, interprets, and issues...Ch. 13 - A neuron responds to adequate stimulation with...Ch. 13 - When action potentials arrive at a synapse between...
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