Exam 1 Flashcards
PNS is derived from the
Neural Crest
the DRG is made up of what type of neurons
Pseudounipolar
what myelinates the PNS
Schwann cells
what is the functional cell for energy
mitochondria
multiple branches to the cell body that carry signals through the brain/spinal cord
multipolar
cell bodies of the PNS are made up of
pseudounipolar or multipolar
most common cell causing tumor
astrocytoma
umbilicus is what dermatome level
T10
MS is cause by a defect of
autoimmune attack of meylin
forms glycoproteins and lysosomes
golgi bodies
thick sheath covering fascicle and nerve fibers
Perineurium
the minimum amount of neurons in a reflex
2
ventricular zone, neurons are
pluripotent stem cells
satellite cells are similar to what in CNS
astrocytes
what produces CSF
ependymal cells
a strip of skin innervated by a single neuron
dermatome
patellar reflex is an example of
myotactic A1 fibers
crossed effect is an example of
withdrawal reflex aka flexor reflex
type A axons are
largest in diameter
type C axons are
slowest- unmylinated