A&P Histology: Nervous Tissue Practice

The nervous system is divided into 2 types. The ​ (a)   nervous system consists of the ​ (b)   and spinal cord. The ​ (c)   nervous system consists of ​ (d)   .

• central
• brain
• peripheral
• nerves
• vertebrae
• blood vessels

Neurons have a long lifespan

• True

• False

Neurons send ________, or messages, from one part of the body to another.

Neuroglial cells are also known as _____ cells.

Neuroglial cells fill ​ (a)   between ​ (b)   and support them. For example, some provide ​ (c)   and oxygen, while others help ​ (d)   them. There are ​ (e)   types of neuroglial cells.

• spaces
• neurons
• nutrients
• insulate
• many
• few
• cells

Identify the parts of the neuron.

a

b

c

d

Axon Terminal

Axon

Cell Body

Dendrites

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Label the neuron and glial cells

a

b

Neuroglial cells

Neuron