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Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?
- Central Nervous System (correct)
- White Matter
- Neuroglia
- Peripheral Nervous System
What is the function of neuroglia?
What is the function of neuroglia?
- To cover the CNS with meninges
- To support neurons (correct)
- To suspend the CNS in cerebrospinal fluid
- To transmit nerve impulses
What is gray matter composed of?
What is gray matter composed of?
- Nerve fibers embedded in neuroglia
- Nerve cells embedded in neuroglia (correct)
- Axons or nerve fibers
- Lipid material in nerve fiber myelin sheaths
Why is white matter white in color?
Why is white matter white in color?
What does the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) consist of?
What does the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) consist of?
Flashcards
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Central Nervous System (CNS)
The part of the nervous system containing the brain and spinal cord.
Neuroglia function
Neuroglia function
Supporting cells in the nervous system that help neurons.
Gray matter composition
Gray matter composition
Nerve cells and neuroglia.
White matter color cause
White matter color cause
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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
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Study Notes
Central Nervous System (CNS)
- The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord.
Neuroglia
- Neuroglia, also known as glial cells, provide support, protection, and maintenance functions for neurons.
Gray Matter
- Gray matter is composed of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and synapses.
White Matter
- White matter appears white due to the high concentration of myelin, a fatty insulating substance that surrounds axons.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- The PNS consists of nerves that connect the CNS to the rest of the body, including sensory receptors, motor neurons, and interneurons.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the introduction and organization of the nervous system with this quiz on neuroanatomy. Explore the two main parts of the nervous system - the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) - and learn about their functions and components. See how much you know about the brain, spinal cord, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
