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Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is the name of the glial cells that act as phagocytes to aid in protecting CNS neurons?
microglia
Oligodendotrites
Astrocytes
None
Which of the following statements is true?
Neurolemmocytes form a myelin sheath around axons in the peripheral nervous system, and oligodendrocytes form a myelin sheath around axons in the central nervous system.
Astrocytes form a myelin sheath around axons in both the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system.
Schwann cells are the same as oligodendrocytes, and they both act as phagocytic cells to provide protection for the neuron.
All of the above
There are two types of glial cells found in the peripheral nervous system. Which of the following is found in the peripheral nervous system?
ependymal cells
neurolemmocytes (Schwann cells)
oligodendrocytes
Both A and C
The myelin sheath (formed by neurolemmocytes) wrap around the __________ of a neuron to provide protection and insulation
Axon
Soma
Dendrites
All
phagocytize microorganisms and neuronal debris are.....
Astrocytes
Microglia
Oligodendrocytes
Ependymal cells
Line the central cavities of the brain and spinal column,may be ciliated
Astrocytes
Ependymal
Oligodendrocytes
Schwann cells
Most abundant, highly branched (star shaped), multiple functions........
Astrocytes
Ependymal
Oligodendrocytes
Schwann cells
