Histology of nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
What type of cells line the ventricles and central canal?
A
Ependymal cells
2
Q
How are ependymal cells different to epithelial cells?
A
No basement membrane
3
Q
What are the 3 components of the cytoskeleton of neurones?
A
Actin. Intermediate filaments. Microtubules
4
Q
What are Nissl bodies comprised of and what is their function?
A
Rough ER and ribosomes. Protein synthesis
5
Q
What is the relationship between axon diameter and conduction speed?
A
Thicker is faster
6
Q
How many axons does one oligodendrocyte myelinate?
A
Many
7
Q
How many axons does one schwann cell myelinate?
A
One
8
Q
Which cells produce myelin in the PNS?
A
Schwann cells
9
Q
Which cells produce myelin in the CNS?
A
Oligodendrocytes
