Understanding the Nervous System and Neurones

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What is the function of neuroglia in the nervous system?

Producing myelin sheath

Transmitting nerve impulses

Supporting the neurones (correct)

Regenerating nerve cells

Which part of a nerve cell transmits nerve impulses away from the cell body?

Myelin sheath

Axon (correct)

Cell body

Dendrites

What is the main function of the myelin sheath in a nerve cell?

Insulating and protecting the axon (correct)

Transmitting nerve impulses

Regenerating nerve cells

Producing neuroglia

Why are nerve cells (neurones) easily damaged by toxins or lack of oxygen?

Their long and narrow structure Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a nerve cell is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses to the cell body?

Dendrites Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Neurones according to the text?

To transmit impulses throughout the body Signup and view all the answers

Where does a nerve impulse cross according to the text?

Synapse Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Cerebrum in the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

Controls voluntary movement and sensations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Grey matter in the nervous tissue?

Located on the outside of the brain/inside of spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Axon End Feet in a nerve cell according to the text?

Release neurotransmitters to transmit impulses Signup and view all the answers

Understanding the Nervous System and Neurones

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What is the function of neuroglia in the nervous system?

Which part of a nerve cell transmits nerve impulses away from the cell body?

What is the main function of the myelin sheath in a nerve cell?

Why are nerve cells (neurones) easily damaged by toxins or lack of oxygen?

Which part of a nerve cell is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses to the cell body?

What is the main function of Neurones according to the text?

Where does a nerve impulse cross according to the text?

What is the function of the Cerebrum in the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

What is the main characteristic of Grey matter in the nervous tissue?

What is the role of Axon End Feet in a nerve cell according to the text?

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