Nerve Structure and Classification Flashcards
1
Q
A cordlike organ that is part of the peripheral nervous system.
A
Nerve
2
Q
A delicate layer of loose connective tissue that surrounds nerves.
A
Endoneurium
3
Q
A coarse connective tissue wrapping that binds groups of axons into bundles
A
Perineuruim
4
Q
Bundles of axons bound together.
A
Fascicles
5
Q
A tough fibrous sheath that encloses all the fascicles to form nerves.
A
Epineurium
6
Q
Contain both sensory and motor fibers and transmit impulses both to and from the CNS.
A
Mixed Nerves
7
Q
Carry impulses only toward the CNS.
A
Sensory (Afferent) Nerves
8
Q
Carry impulses only away from the CNS.
A
Motor (Efferent) Nerves
