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Which cells are the main supporting cells in the peripheral nerves?
Which cells are the main supporting cells in the peripheral nerves?
- Oligodendrocytes
- Microglial cells
- Schwann cells (correct)
- Astrocytes
What is the main function of dendrites in a neuron?
What is the main function of dendrites in a neuron?
- Conveying information away from the cell body to another neuron
- Supporting and insulating axons in the central nervous system
- Receiving information from other neurons or from the external environment (correct)
- Carrying genetic information to the cell body
What is the function of axons in a neuron?
What is the function of axons in a neuron?
- Supporting and insulating axons in the central nervous system
- Carrying genetic information to the cell body
- Conveying information away from the cell body to another neuron or to an effector cell (correct)
- Receiving information from other neurons or from the external environment
Which structural class of neurons has two processes and is associated with the sensory system?
Which structural class of neurons has two processes and is associated with the sensory system?
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What is an example of a clinical correlation related to neurulation in the early embryo?
What is an example of a clinical correlation related to neurulation in the early embryo?
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