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Which type of matter in the spinal cord is described as being 'whiteish due to the myelin sheath covering'?
Which type of matter in the spinal cord is described as being 'whiteish due to the myelin sheath covering'?
- White matter inside
- Gray matter outside
- White matter outside (correct)
- Gray matter inside
Which type of matter in the brain stains black when subjected to staining?
Which type of matter in the brain stains black when subjected to staining?
- Gray matter
- Oligodendrocytes
- White matter (correct)
- Microglia
Which cell type is responsible for providing structural support, regulating the extracellular environment, and maintaining the blood-brain barrier?
Which cell type is responsible for providing structural support, regulating the extracellular environment, and maintaining the blood-brain barrier?
- Oligodendrocytes
- Microglia
- Schwann cells
- Astrocytes (correct)
Which cell type is responsible for myelinating axons in the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which cell type is responsible for myelinating axons in the central nervous system (CNS)?
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Which type of cell is involved in phagocytosis and the immune response in the central nervous system (CNS)?
Which type of cell is involved in phagocytosis and the immune response in the central nervous system (CNS)?
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Which cell type is responsible for myelinating axons in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
Which cell type is responsible for myelinating axons in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
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'Ipsilateral' refers to structures located on:
'Ipsilateral' refers to structures located on:
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'Contralateral' refers to structures located on:
'Contralateral' refers to structures located on:
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