Nervous System Workshop

The afferent division conducts signals from the CNS to the peripheral organs.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Efferent divison - CNS to peripheral organs

What type of glial cell in the central nervous system creates myelin?

• Satellite

• Microglia

• Oligodendrocyte

• Astrocyte

What is a function of a dendrite?

• Receive stimulus

• Convert stimulation into electrical signals

• Transmit the signals to the cell body

• All of the above

In which type of neuron can action potential be sent through the fastest?

• Multipolar

• Bipolar

• Unipolar

• Interneuron

Which ion's intracellular concentration is higher than their extracellular concentration?

• F-

• K+

• Cl-

• Na+

What is one way your body will react when you are afraid?

• Your heart rate will increase

• You will begin to salivate

• Your digestive system will be stimulated

• Your bladder will contract

Which of the following statements is true? (Can be more than one)

• All cells have a resting membrane potential

• Some cells have a resting membrane potential

• Different cells have different resting potentials

Which of the following is a function of a glial cell in the peripheral nervous system?

• Generate cerebral spinal fluid

• Eliminate pathogens and dead cells through immune surveillance

• Induce the blood-brain barrier

• Remove excess neurotransmitter

What is the equivalent of an astrocyte in the peripheral nervous system in terms of function?

• Microglia

• Oligodendrocytes

• Satellite cell

• Schwann cell

How can ions effectively cross an electrochemical gradient of a plasma membrane?

• Passive Transport

• Active Transport