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5 terms starting with N
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Learn more about Nasogastric tube
Nasogastric tube
This is the very thin tube that is threaded through the nose and throat into the stomach for giving liquid food and pureed meals. Used if there are swallowing difficulties.
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Learn more about Nerve call bodies
Nerve call bodies
The largest part of a nerve cell. The cell body holds all of the general parts of a cell as well as the nucleus, which is the control centre.
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Learn more about Neuro-transmitters
Neuro-transmitters
Chemicals made in the nervous system that serve as messengers, aiding or interfering with the functions of the nerve cells.
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Learn more about Neurogenic diabetes insipidus
Neurogenic diabetes insipidus
A condition which causes thirst and excessive production of dilute urine due to the pituitary gland not producing enough of the hormone vasopressin (anti-diuretic hormone).
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Learn more about Neuron
Neuron
A nerve cell.