10 Questions
What is the main function of Afferent Nerves?
Detecting external stimuli and relaying back to CNS
Describe the role of Microglia in the nervous system.
Detect, engulf, and destroy invaders
What is the function of Oligodendrocytes in relation to neurons?
Assist in the production of the myelin sheath
Explain the role of Interneurons in the nervous system.
Act as bridges between Afferent and Efferent Nerves
What is a key characteristic of neurons in terms of their ability to divide?
Neurons lose their ability to divide
What is the function of a dendrite?
Receive information from the neuron
What is the role of myelin in a neuron?
Insulates axons and allows impulses to move more quickly
What is the difference between polarized and depolarized states of a neuron?
Polarized state has negative inside and positive outside, while depolarized state is the reverse.
How does repolarization of a neuron occur?
Potassium moves back to the outside of the membrane, followed by sodium.
What are neurotransmitters and how do they function?
Chemicals produced by vesicles in synaptic knobs to transport nerve impulses to other neurons
Explore the different types of nerve cells involved in the nervous system, including afferent nerves, efferent nerves, and interneurons. Learn about the role of neuroglia cells in supporting neurons and maintaining neural health.
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