2nd batch Flashcards
1
Q
What is the autonomic nervous system composed of
A
sympathetic and parasympathetic
2
Q
How many pairs of cranial nerves and spinal nerves does the peripheral nervous system have
A
12 pairs of cranial nerves
31 pairs of spinal nerves
3
Q
What type of cells is the nervous system composed of?
A
The nervous system is composed of
neurons and neuroglia cells
(astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells, and microglia).
4
Q
What are neurons?
A
Neurons are the structural and
functional units of the nervous system.
