Anatomy - Neurons and Nerves Flashcards
1
Q
What are the only 2 parts contained in the CNS?
A
Brain and spinal cord
NOTHING else - everything else inc. spinal and cranial nerves = PNS
2
Q
What is the difference in name for nerve cell bodies in the CNS vs PNS?
A
CNS - nucleus
PNS - ganglion
3
Q
What part of the neuron is covered in myelin?
A
Axon
4
Q
What cells produce myelin in the PNS?
A
Schwann cells
5
Q
What is the difference in the location of cell bodies between unipolar and multipolar neurons?
Match:
- unipolar
- multipolar
- motor
- sensory
A
Unipolar - PNS
Multipolar - CNS
Unipolar - sensory
Multipolar - motor