Nervous Tissue

B

• Dendrite

• Axon

• Axon Terminal

• Cell Body

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The part of the neuron that insulates the axon and increases the speed of the neural message within the neuron.

• Synapse

• Dendrite

• Myelin Sheath

• Axon Terminal Button

A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons

• myelin sheath

• neurotransmitter

• axon

• axon terminal

What is the term used for G?

• Mitochondrion

• Dendrite

• Axon Hillock

• Cell body

What part of the neuron houses the nucleus?

• Cell Body

• Dendrites

• Axon Terminal

• Synapse

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

Produce cerebrospinal fluid in the brain & spinal cord

• ependymal cells

• oligodendrocytes

• microglia

• astrocytes

What is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

• axons

• sensory receptors

• spinal cord

• motor neurons

What is the Peripheral Nervous System consist of?

• The brain

• The spinal Cord

• The nerves that connect the CNS to all parts of the body.

• All of the above.