Nervous System 1 Review

What is the name of the blue structure

• axon terminal

• dendrite

• schwann cell

• axon

Which of the following cells protect the nervous system from infection

• microglial

• astrocyte

• oligodendrocyte

• ependymal cell

Which of the following neuroglial cells make and circulate spinal fluid?

• astrocyte

• oligodendrocyte

• microglial cell

• ependymal cell

What part of a neuron receives messages from other neurons?

• dendrite

• cell body

• axon

• axon terminal

what might be a job of a motor neuron?

• connecting to a muscle and helping you move

• connecting within the brain to help you make a decision

• sending a message toward your brain from a pain receptor in your skin

• all of these

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Which best describes myelin?

• it is a neurotransmitter that triggers muscle contraction

• it is a protein that builds the axon

• it is a fat that acts like an insulator and speeds the message along the axon

• it is a fat that helps the neuron "hear" messages

which of the following is true (select 2)?

• neuroglial cells protect and support neurons

• neurons help and support neuroglial cells

• neurons transmit the electrochemical messages or signals

• neuroglial cells make myelin in the PNS

Select all that are TRUE about the PNS (peripheral nervous system).

• contains the brain and spinal cord

• contains all the nerves of the body

• is divided into the somatic and autonomic systems

• is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions

The two major parts of the nervous system are the

• brain and spinal cord

• central and somatic nervous systems

• sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.

• peripheral and central nervous systems

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The speed of neural conduction between neurons will result in difficulties in speaking, vision, and balance if the ________________ insulating the axons is damaged or removed.

• Axon

• Myelin Sheath

• Nucleus

• Brain