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Which part of the neuron is responsible for carrying the neural message to other cells?

Neurons

Axon (correct)

Myelin sheath

Glial cells

What is the function of glial cells in the nervous system?

Coat and insulate the axon

Transmit messages in the nervous system

Provide scaffolding and support for neurons (correct)

Break down the myelin sheath

What is the role of myelin sheath in a neuron?

Break down the myelin sheath

Coat and insulate the axon (correct)

Transmit messages in the nervous system

Provide scaffolding and support for neurons

Which part of the neuron is considered the basic cell and building block of the nervous system?

Neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate number of neurons in the nervous system?

100 billion Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the neuron is responsible for insulating the axon and making messages flow down the axon quicker and more efficiently?

Myelin sheath Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of glial cells in the nervous system?

To provide scaffolding and support for neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

To carry the neural message to other cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the outer surface of a neuron made up of?

Semipermeable membrane Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of cells in the nervous system?

Neurons and glial cells Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which part of the neuron is responsible for carrying the neural message to other cells?

What is the function of glial cells in the nervous system?

What is the role of myelin sheath in a neuron?

Which part of the neuron is considered the basic cell and building block of the nervous system?

What is the approximate number of neurons in the nervous system?

Which part of the neuron is responsible for insulating the axon and making messages flow down the axon quicker and more efficiently?

What is the role of glial cells in the nervous system?

What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

What is the outer surface of a neuron made up of?

What are the two types of cells in the nervous system?

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