Nervous Tissue: Histology MT120225

During the development of the nervous system, which layer gives rise to the nervous tissue?

If a developing embryo's neural crest cells failed to properly migrate, which of the following structures would most likely be affected?

Which of the following describes the correct order of development of the nervous system?

Which secondary vesicle of the developing brain gives rise to the thalamus and hypothalamus?

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating complex muscular movements?

Which of the brain's adult derivatives is primarily responsible for memory storage?

The somatic sensory division of the nervous system is responsible for:

What distinguishes visceral sensory input from somatic sensory input?

Which type of neuron is primarily responsible for conveying action potentials from the CNS to effectors in the PNS?

What structural adaptation of dendrites increases the surface area available for signal reception?

Which of the following best describes the function of the axon hillock?

Lipofuscin is a hallmark of cellular aging. Where would lipofuscin be found in the neuron?

How do axodendritic synapses differ structurally and functionally from axosomatic synapses?

Which glial cell is responsible for myelinating axons in the central nervous system?

What is the function of ependymal cells?

Astrocytes contribute to the blood-brain barrier by:

Which glial cells are the primary immune defense in the central nervous system?

What role do satellite cells play in the peripheral nervous system?

Which of the following is a key function of Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system?

Unlike neurons in the central nervous system, neurons in the peripheral nervous system have more ability to repair themselves . What allows them this ability?

Which of the following describes the structure and function of the myelin sheath?

What is the primary function of the nodes of Ranvier?

How does saltatory conduction increase the speed of nerve impulse transmission?

What structural features allow unmyelinated nerve fibers to conduct impulses?

What are the key structural components of a synapse?

Excitatory neurotransmitters cause what change in the postsynaptic neuron, making it more likely to fire an impulse?

How do inhibitory neurotransmitters affect the postsynaptic membrane's potential?

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in stimulating muscle contraction?

What is the role of glutamate in the nervous system?

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in inhibiting neuron activity within the CNS, including the retina?

What is the function of the choroid plexus in the central nervous system?

The blood-brain barrier protects the brain by:

If the arachnoid villi were blocked, what would be the immediate likely health consequence?

Which type of tissue primarily comprises the dura mater?

Relative to white matter, grey matter has:

Which feature distinguishes sensory ganglia from autonomic ganglia?

What connective tissue layer immediately surrounds individual nerve fibers in the PNS?

What characteristic distinguishes mixed nerves from sensory or motor nerves?

Which of the following best describes the sprouts penetrating bands of Büngner, seen in neuronal regeneration?

Which property of nervous tissue allows it to respond to various stimuli?

Which of the following best describes the role of conductivity in nervous tissue?

During nervous system development, the neural folds elevate and approach one another, ultimately forming what structure?

Which of the following adult brain structures arises directly from the mesencephalon during development?

Which division of the nervous system is responsible for consciously perceived sensory input from receptors?

Which type of neuron is responsible for conveying action potentials away from the CNS to effectors in the periphery?

What is the primary function of dendritic arborization in neurons?

Within the neuron cell body, what is the functional significance of a highly developed rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

Which of the following describes the primary effect of inhibitory neurotransmitters on the postsynaptic neuron?

What is the role of the plasmalemma in the dendrites of a neuron?

Which glial cell type is responsible for electrically insulating PNS cell bodies and regulating neuron/waste exchange?

What is the functional importance of the junctions formed by flat epithelioid cells within the perineurium of a nerve?

Which of the following glial cells is most directly involved in assisting with neuronal development in the CNS?

What is the primary role of ependymal cells in the central nervous system?

How do microglia contribute to the overall health and function of the central nervous system?

Damage to which structure would most directly affect the structural integrity and organization of the CNS?

Which of the following statements accurately compares and contrasts grey matter and white matter?

What structural component is unique to the dura mater, distinguishing it from other meningeal layers?

What is the function of the arachnoid villi?

How does the blood-brain barrier (BBB) primarily safeguard the brain?

Which structural feature of the choroid plexus facilitates its function of producing cerebrospinal fluid?

What potential effect would damage to the ventral horns of the spinal cord have on the body?

What is the defining structural characteristic of peripheral nerves?

Which statement best describes the structure and function of myelinated nerve fibers?

What feature distinguishes unmyelinated nerve fibers?

How do sensory and autonomic ganglia differ in their functional roles within the peripheral nervous system?

Efferent Fibers contain ______.

The ______ is a site of communication between 2 neurons or between a neuron and an effector cell.

Which of the following describes the location of Axodendritic synaptic contact?

What effect do excitatory neurotransmitters trigger at the postsynaptic membrane?

Which statement describes where acetylcholine commonly occurs in the nervous tissue?

Which of the following describes the primary function of Glutamine?

Which neurotransmitter is essential for sleep, appetite, cognition and mood?

Which of the following describes the function of the neurotransmitter GABA?

Which of the following helps regulate response to noxious and potentially harmful stimuli?

Damage to the cerebellum will cause issues with what bodily function?

If damage occurred to the Corpus Callosum, what is the primary function that may become defective?

If a patients Spinal Cord has damaged Dorsal Horns, what symptoms may be present?

What type of neuron is responsible for stimulating a motor movement?

Spinal Cord dorsal horns: ______

Ovoid structures primarily surrounded by glial satellite cells are best described as?

How does the arrangement of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and axons differ between gray matter and white matter?

If a researcher is studying the rate of action potential propagation in different types of nerve fibers, which characteristic would most likely lead to faster conduction?

Why is the Blood Brain Barrier essential for proper neuronal function?

How do the structural and functional characteristics of neurons support their ability to conduct electrical impulses over long distances?

Which of the following accurately compares the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater, in terms of function?

Which glial cell type is responsible for myelinating axons in the PNS?

How do the functions of sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons collectively contribute to a coordinated response to an external stimulus?

How does the organization of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) facilitate sensory input and motor output?

How does the presence or absence of a myelin sheath impact the conduction of nerve impulses in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

How do excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters interact to regulate neuronal activity and maintain balanced signaling in the central nervous system (CNS)?

If a patient experiences a traumatic injury that severs a peripheral nerve, which of the following factors would be most crucial for the successful regeneration of the nerve fibers?

Which of the following correctly pairs a specific glial cell with its primary function in the central nervous system (CNS)?

After a stroke, a patient exhibits difficulty coordinating movements and maintaining balance. Damage to which part of the brain is most likely responsible for these symptoms?

What is the role of glutamate in neurotransmission?

What is the primary function of GABA in the nervous system?

Enkephalins are neurotransmitters known to help regulate response to noxious stimuli. According to the text, which classification do enkephalins belong?

A patient suffers from a spinal cord injury that selectively damages the dorsal horns. What primary sensory deficits might the patient experience as a direct result of this injury?

Which of the following lists the layers of the meninges in order, from superficial to deep?