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What type of neurons have a single process that bifurcates close to the soma?
What type of neurons have a single process that bifurcates close to the soma?
- Multipolar neurons
- Bipolar neurons
- Unipolar neurons
- Pseudounipolar neurons (correct)
Which glial cells are responsible for forming myelin sheaths around axons in the central nervous system?
Which glial cells are responsible for forming myelin sheaths around axons in the central nervous system?
- Astroglial cells
- Microglia
- Oligodendrocytes (correct)
- Ependymal cells
What is the function of Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the function of Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system?
- Provide nutrients to neurons
- Produce cerebrospinal fluid
- Form myelin sheaths (correct)
- Support neuronal survival
What is the function of ciliated ependymal cells in the CNS?
What is the function of ciliated ependymal cells in the CNS?
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How do myelinated neurons differ from non-myelinated neurons in terms of impulse conduction?
How do myelinated neurons differ from non-myelinated neurons in terms of impulse conduction?
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