Nervous Tissue Part 2: Glial Cells
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What is the function of protoplasmic astrocytes in the CNS?

  • Support of neurons
  • Myelin sheath formation
  • Phagocytosis of micro-organisms
  • Nutrition of neurons (correct)

    • What is the primary function of microglia in the CNS?

  • Phagocytosis of micro-organisms (correct)
  • Support of neurons
  • Myelin sheath formation
  • Nutrition of neurons

    • Which type of glial cell is involved in the formation of the myelin sheath in the CNS?

  • Oligodendrocytes (correct)
  • Microglia
  • Astrocytes
  • Ependymal cells

    • What is the function of satellite cells in the PNS?

    <p>Nutrition of neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Schwann cells in the PNS?

    <p>Myelin sheath formation and axon regeneration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outermost layer of a nerve that encloses the entire nerve?

    <p>Epineurium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual nerve fibers?

    <p>Endoneurium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the myelin sheath in nerve fibers?

    <p>Speeds up transmission of nerve impulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which oligodendrocytes form the myelin sheath?

    <p>The cell sends processes that wrap around the axons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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