Histology Flashcards
1
Q
What is excitability?
A
The ability to respond to stimuli
2
Q
What is conductivity?
A
The ability to transfer an impulse to effector target
3
Q
Characteristics of a neuron?
A
Morphological and functional unit of NS
Excitability and conductivity
Cell body/soma
Dentrites and axons
4
Q
Types of neurons
A
Bipolar
Pseudounipolar
Multipolar
Afferent or efferent
5
Q
Anterograde transport
A
Transport along micro tubule by kinesin
Towards synaps
6
Q
Retrograde transport
A
Transport along micro tubule by dynein
Towards soma
7
Q
Neural susceptibility
A
Low storage of energy, depends on blood glucose
No regeneration (repair)
Hurt by Oxiditative stress
Excitotoxins causes degeneration and neuronal death
