Neuroglia

If we did not have this type of cell, bacteria could more easily infiltrate our brain tissue:

• Satellite cells

• Oligodendrocytes

• Microglia

• Schwann cells

Which of these best describes glial cells?

• The cells that send signals to the brain

• Cells that support the neurons

• Any cell in the nervous system

• Cells that make muscles move

Which type of cell is located between neurons and capillaries to control what enters the cells from the blood?

• Astrocytes

• Oligodendrocytes

• Schwann cells

• Satellite cells

Which type of cell is circled?

• Schwann cells

• Astrocytes

• Microglia

• Ependymal cells

Which type of cell is circled?

• Oligodendrocytes

• Satellite cells

• Astrocytes

• Ependymal cells

Which two types of cells produce myelin coverings around the nerves?

• Microglia and astrocytes

• Schwann cells and satellite cells

• Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes

• Oligodendrocytes and astrocytes

Which type of cells provide protective cushioning around the neuron cell body?

• Microglia

• Satellite cells

• Neural cells

• Ependymal cells

Which type of glial cells are found in the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

• Astrocytes

• Microglia

• Schwann cells

• Oligodendrocytes

Which type of cells are found in the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

• Astrocytes

• Microglia

• Ependymal cells

• All of these

What is the primary function of neuroglia in the nervous system?

• Transmit electrical signals

• Support and protect neurons

• Produce neurotransmitters

• Form synapses