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Which cells are considered the structural and functional unit of the nervous system?
Which cells are considered the structural and functional unit of the nervous system?
- Neurons (correct)
- Microglia
- Schwann cells
- Astrocytes
Which type of neuron conveys impulses from the central nervous system (CNS) or ganglia to effector cells?
Which type of neuron conveys impulses from the central nervous system (CNS) or ganglia to effector cells?
- Motor neurons (correct)
- Interneurons
- Sensory neurons
- Oligodendrocytes
What are the supporting cells of the nervous tissue that provide insulation to axons?
What are the supporting cells of the nervous tissue that provide insulation to axons?
- Satellite cells
- Schwann cells (correct)
- Astrocytes
- Microglia
Which cells form a communicating and integrating network between sensory and motor neurons?
Which cells form a communicating and integrating network between sensory and motor neurons?
What is the term for the processes that convey impulses toward the neuron's cell body?
What is the term for the processes that convey impulses toward the neuron's cell body?
Flashcards
What are neurons?
What are neurons?
The structural and functional units of the nervous system.
What are motor neurons?
What are motor neurons?
Neurons that carry signals from the CNS to muscles or glands.
What are Schwann cells?
What are Schwann cells?
Supporting cells that insulate axons in the peripheral nervous system.
What are interneurons?
What are interneurons?
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What are dendrites?
What are dendrites?
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Study Notes
Nervous System Cells
- Neurons are considered the structural and functional unit of the nervous system.
Types of Neurons
- Motor neurons convey impulses from the central nervous system (CNS) or ganglia to effector cells.
Supporting Cells
- Glial cells are the supporting cells of the nervous tissue that provide insulation to axons.
Integration and Communication
- Interneurons form a communicating and integrating network between sensory and motor neurons.
Neuron Function
- Dendrites are the processes that convey impulses toward the neuron's cell body.
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Description
Test your knowledge of nervous tissue structure and components in this quiz. Identify and describe neurons, soma, neurites, and supporting cells such as Schwann cells, neuroglia, satellite cells, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia, and ependymal cells.
