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Which part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?
Which part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?
- CNS (correct)
- SNS
- ANS
- PNS
Which part of the nervous system includes all nerves, including cranial, spinal, and peripheral?
Which part of the nervous system includes all nerves, including cranial, spinal, and peripheral?
- SNS
- CNS
- ANS
- PNS (correct)
Which type of neurons are responsible for carrying signals away from the CNS?
Which type of neurons are responsible for carrying signals away from the CNS?
- Motor neurons (correct)
- Oligodendrocytes
- Interneurons
- Sensory neurons
Which type of neuroglia produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which type of neuroglia produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
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What is the function of astrocytes in the nervous system?
What is the function of astrocytes in the nervous system?
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Study Notes
Nervous System Divisions
- The Central Nervous System (CNS) includes the brain and spinal cord.
Nerve Composition
- The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) includes all nerves, including cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerves.
Neuron Functions
- Efferent neurons are responsible for carrying signals away from the Central Nervous System (CNS).
Neuroglia Functions
- Choroid plexus cells are a type of neuroglia that produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
- Astrocytes provide nutrients and oxygen to neurons, and also remove waste products.
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