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Nervous Tissue and Central Nervous System Quiz
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Nervous Tissue and Central Nervous System Quiz

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What is the main function of neuroglia in the nervous system?

  • Supplying nutrients and protective cushioning for neurons (correct)
  • Directly controlling voluntary movements
  • Forming myelin sheaths around red blood cells
  • Generating electrical signals for rapid responses
  • What is the role of microglia in the nervous system?

  • Supplying nutrients to support neuronal functioning
  • Forming myelin sheaths around nerve fibers in the central nervous system
  • Migrating toward injured neurons and phagocytizing microorganisms or debris (correct)
  • Generating electrical signals to communicate with other cells
  • What is the function of the central nervous system (CNS) in the body?

  • Providing a permeable barrier between cerebrospinal fluid and tissue fluid
  • Circulating cerebrospinal fluid to cushion the brain and spinal cord
  • Processing and coordinating voluntary movements (correct)
  • Surrounding and forming myelin sheaths around nerve fibers in the PNS
  • What is the primary role of neurons in the nervous system?

    <p>Conducting electrical and chemical signals for rapid responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cilia in the nervous system?

    <p>Helping circulate cerebrospinal fluid to cushion the brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

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