5 Questions
Which part of the nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord?
Central Nervous System
What is a group of neuronal cell bodies with similar function, located outside the CNS, called?
Ganglion
Which type of cells myelinate one axon in the Peripheral Nervous System?
Schwann cells
Which type of transport is responsible for the movement of organelles towards the cell body?
Anterograde transport
What are the components of myelin made of in the Central Nervous System?
Lipids and proteins
Study Notes
Nervous System Components
- The Central Nervous System (CNS) is composed of the brain and spinal cord.
Peripheral Nervous System
- A group of neuronal cell bodies with similar function, located outside the CNS, is called a ganglion.
Myelination
- In the Peripheral Nervous System, Schwann cells are responsible for myelinating one axon.
Cellular Transport
- Anterograde transport is responsible for the movement of organelles towards the cell body.
Myelin Composition
- In the Central Nervous System, myelin is composed of about 80% lipid and 20% protein, which is produced by oligodendrocytes.
Test your knowledge of the basic terms and morphology of the nervous system with this quiz. Learn about the central and peripheral nervous system, ganglia, nuclei, and the autonomic nervous system. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of the intricate workings of the human body.
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