Neuroglia

Neuroglia that produce scar tissue in the brain and spinal cord but also contribute to the blood-brain barrier are

• astrocytes

• oligodendrocytes

• microglia

What is the name of cells that support the cells that send information?

• Neurons
• Axons
• Dendrites
• Neuroglia

What type of neuroglial cell attaches neurons to capillaries?

• Astrocyte
• Oligodendrocytes
• Microglial
• Ependymal

The function of the ependymal cells is ___________.

• Protection of the delicate neuron axon
• Maintain the health of the neuron
• Circulates the cerebrospinal fluid
• Insulate the electrical impulse

What is the main function of oligodendrocytes?

• Production of insulation and protection
• Maintain the health of the neuron
• Brace and support the neuron to it's nurtient supply
• Lining of the central cavities to circulate spinal fluid

Neuroglial cells that form the fatty myelin sheath on neurons in the CNS are ___________ in the PNS are ________________?

• ganglia and oligodendroglia

• astrocytes and schwann cells

• schwann cells and oligodendroglia

• oligodendroglia and schwann cells

Small cells that engulf and destroy microbes and cellular debris in the CNS

• microglia

• horns

• neuroglia

• astrocytes

The entire junction between 2 nerves or a nerve and another structure

• axons

• synaptic cleft

• synapse

• synaptic knob

Produce cerebrospinal fluid in the brain & spinal cord

• ependymal cells

• oligodendrocytes

• microglia

• astrocytes

Type of neuron that perceive information about your environment.

• Motor Neuron

• Interneuron

• Sensory Neuron