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It is the most complex system in the body, formed by a network of many billion nerve cells.

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Nervous System

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The network of many billion nerve cells are called _______.

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Neurons

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How does our nervous system provide rapid and precise communication between different parts of the body?

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Through the action of specialized nerve cells called “neurons” and “glial” cells.

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It is the supporting cell of the nervous system.

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Glial Cells

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They are responsible for the production and induction of electrical impulses.

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Neurons and Glial Cells

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Anatomical Division of the Nervous System

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  • Central Nervous System
  • Peripheral Nervous System
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Central Nervous System comprises of ________.

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Brain and Spinal Cord

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Peripheral Nervous System comprises of ___________.

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  • Cranial, Peripheral, and Spinal Nerves
  • Ganglia
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Aggregate of nervous cells

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Ganglia

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These are ovoid structures containing neuronal cell bodies, which acts as a relay station that allows the nerves to enter and leave simultaneously all the time.

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Ganglia (Ganglion)

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Functional Division of Peripheral Nervous System

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  • Afferent or Sensory Division
  • Efferent or Motor Division
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It carries messages from the sense organs and internal organs to the CNS.

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Afferent or Sensory Division

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Afferent or Sensory Division is subdivided into ________.

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  • Somatic Sensory Division
  • Visceral Sensory Division
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It carries messages from the sense organs (e.g., ears, skin, eyes) to the CNS.

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Somatic Sensory Division

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Somatic Sensory Division is perceived ________.

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Consciously or Voluntarily

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It carries messages from the internal organs to the CNS.

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Visceral Sensory Division

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Visceral Sensory Division is perceived _________.

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Unconsciously or Involuntarily

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It carries messages from the CNS to internal organs, glands, and muscles.

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Efferent or Motor Division

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Efferent or Motor Division is subdivided into ________.

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  • Somatic Nervous System (SNS)
  • Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
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20
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It carries messages to muscles under voluntary control.

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Somatic Nervous System

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It carries messages to organs and glands.

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Autonomic Nervous System

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Somatic Nervous System is controlled ________.

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Consciously or Voluntarily

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Autonomic Nervous System is controlled ________.

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Unconsciously or Involuntarily

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Two Pathways of ANS

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  • Preganglionic Neuron
  • Postganglionic Neuron
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The cell body is in the CNS.

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Preganglionic Neuron

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The cell body is in the Ganglion.

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Postganglionic Neuron

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Two Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System

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  • Sympathetic
  • Parasympathetic
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It responds to impending danger or stress.

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Sympathetic Division

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SYMPATHETIC OR PARASYMPATHETIC.
- Increased heartbeat

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Sympathetic

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SYMPATHETIC OR PARASYMPATHETIC.
- Increased blood pressure

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Sympathetic

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SYMPATHETIC OR PARASYMPATHETIC.
- Increased sweat production

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Sympathetic

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SYMPATHETIC OR PARASYMPATHETIC.
- Dilation of Pupils

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Sympathetic

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SYMPATHETIC OR PARASYMPATHETIC.
- Sense of excitement

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Sympathetic

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SYMPATHETIC OR PARASYMPATHETIC.
- Fight or Flight

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Sympathetic

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It is called upon resting and relaxing situations.

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Parasympathetic Division

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SYMPATHETIC OR PARASYMPATHETIC.
- Conservation of energy

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Parasympathetic

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SYMPATHETIC OR PARASYMPATHETIC.
- Decreasing heart rate

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Parasympathetic

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SYMPATHETIC OR PARASYMPATHETIC.
- Decreasing respiratory rate

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Parasympathetic

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SYMPATHETIC OR PARASYMPATHETIC.
- Decreased pH of blood

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Parasympathetic

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SYMPATHETIC OR PARASYMPATHETIC.
- Constriction of Pupil

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Parasympathetic

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41
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The basic functional unit of the nervous system is called ________.

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Neurons (Nerve Cells)

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42
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Neurons generate electrical signals called ________.

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Action Potentials

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43
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They allow neurons to transmit information over long distances.

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Action Potentials

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44
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The Three Parts of the Neurons

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  • Cell Body (Perikaryon/Soma)
  • Dendrites
  • Axon
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It contains the nucleus and organelles of the neuron.

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Cell Body (Perikaryon/Soma)

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46
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Cell Body is also known as _______.

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Perikaryon or Soma

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_________ is the Tropic Center of the neuron.

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Cell Body (Perikaryon/Soma)

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The nucleus of a neuron is __________.

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Euchromatic

49
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The nucleolus of a neuron is __________.

50
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The neuron has a developed RER, which makes it ________.

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Basophilic

51
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The concentrated RER of a neuron is called ________.

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Nissl Bodies (chromatophilic substance)

52
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It forms the subunits of major intermediate filaments.

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Neurofilaments or Neurofibrils

53
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The inclusion of pigment materials, and a byproduct of lysosomal activity.

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Lipofuscin

54
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A specialized structure that receives stimuli from other neurons.

55
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Where do dendrites receive stimuli?

56
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The principal signal reception site.

57
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These are membrane protrusions along the small dendritic branches.

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Dendritic Spines

58
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This is where most synapses occur in the CNS.

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Dendritic Spines

59
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It generates and conducts nerve impulses to other cells.

60
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Axons originated from the pyramid-shaped region of the perikaryon called the _________.

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Axon Hillock

61
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The plasma membrane of the axon is called _________.

62
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The contents of the axolemma is called _________.

63
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Axoplasm contains _________.

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Concentrated ion channels

64
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What do the concentrated ion channels in the axoplasm do?

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Generate action potentials

65
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These are nerve impulses that travel along the axon.

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Action Potential

66
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These are sites where nerve impulses are transmitted from one neuron to another.

67
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Components of Synapses

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  • Presynaptic Axon Terminal
  • Postsynaptic Cell Membrane
  • Synaptic Cleft
68
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This is where neurotransmitters are released via exocytosis.

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Presynaptic Axon Terminal

69
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It contains receptors for the neurotransmitter, and ion channels or other mechanisms to initiate a new impulse.

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Postsynaptic Cell Membrane

70
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It separates the presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes.

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Synaptic Cleft

71
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Classification of Neurons According to their Appearance

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  • Multipolar Neurons
  • Bipolar Neurons
  • Unipolar Neurons
  • Anaxonic Neurons
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1 Axon, >= 2 Dendrites

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Multipolar Neurons

73
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Most common classification of neurons (appearance)

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Multipolar Neurons

74
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1 Axon, 1 Dendrite

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Bipolar Neurons

75
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Sensory Neurons related to Bipolar Neurons

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  • Retina
  • Olfactory Epithelium
  • Inner Ear
  • Adjacent CNS Neurons
76
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It has a single process that bifurcates close to the perikaryon.

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Unipolar Neurons

77
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No true axon, many dendrites

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Anaxonic Neurons

78
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TRUE OR FALSE.
- Anaxonic Neurons do not conduct action potentials.

79
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Why can’t anaxonic neurons conduct axon potentials?

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Due to the absence of a true axon, which is where action potentials travel.

80
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It regulates electrical changes.

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Anaxonic Neurons

81
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Classification of Neurons According to their Function

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  • Sensory Neurons (Afferent)
  • Motor Neurons (Efferent)
  • Interneurons
82
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It receives stimuli from receptors throughout the body.

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Sensory Neurons (Afferent)

83
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It sends impulses to effector organs such as muscle fibers and glands.

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Motor Neurons (Efferent)

84
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Under voluntary control and typically innervate skeletal muscle.

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Somatic Neurons

85
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Control the involuntary or unconscious activities of glands, cardiac muscle, and most smooth muscle.

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Autonomic Neurons

86
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They establish relationships among other neurons, forming complex functional networks in the CNS.

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Interneurons

87
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Interneurons are either ________ or ________.

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Multipolar or Anaxonic

88
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Interneurons comprises ____% of all neurons in adults.

89
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The most numerous glial cell in the CNS.

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Astrocytes

90
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It covers and provides regulated microenvironment to the neurons.

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Astrocytes

91
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The _______ of the astrocyte contain proteins.

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Proximal Region

92
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Which protein can be found in the proximal region of astrocytes?

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Glial Fibrillary Acid Protein (GFAP)

93
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It serves as the unique marker for astrocytes.

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Glial Fibrillary Acid Protein (GFAP)

94
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It produces myelin.

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Oligodendrocytes

95
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It wraps the neuronal axon in both CNS and PNS.

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Myelin Sheath

96
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Myelin Sheath Functions

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  • Insulator
  • Facilitates rapid transmission of nerve impulses
97
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TRUE OR FALSE.
- Oligodendrocytes can be seen under routine light microscope stain.

98
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The phagocytic cells in the CNS.

99
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They constitute the major mechanism for immunity in CNS.

100
Q

Microglia originated from _________.

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Blood Monocytes

101
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TRUE OR FALSE.
- The nuclei of microglia is visible with H&E and also with immunohistochemistry.

102
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It assists in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

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Ependymal Cells

103
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It lines fluid-filled cerebral ventricles and central canal of the spinal cord.

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Ependymal Cells

104
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__________ are epithelial-like cells which lacks basement membranes.

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Ependymal Cells

105
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Ependymal cells are usually ________ or ________ in appearance.

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Columnar or Cuboidal

106
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Neuroglia of the Central Nervous System

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  • Astrocytes
  • Oligodendrocytes
  • Microglia
  • Ependymal Cells
107
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The counterpart of Oligodendrocytes.

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Schwann Cells

108
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It produces myelin sheath in the PNS.

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Schwann Cells

109
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Schwann Cells are also called as _________.

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Neurolemmocytes

110
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They exert a trophic or supportive effect on the neurons, insulating, nourishing, and regulating their microenvironments.

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Satellite Cells

111
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They enclose each perikaryon and regulates it microenvironment.

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Satellite Cells

112
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Neuroglia in the Peripheral Nervous System

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  • Schwann Cells
  • Satellite Cells
113
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The development of nerve tissue.

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Neurulation

114
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Neurulation is a critical morphologic event occurring during ________ of human gestation.

115
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The Three Germinal Layers from the Trilaminar Embryonic Disc

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  • Endoderm
  • Mesoderm
  • Ectoderm
116
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Innermost layer

117
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Middle layer

118
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Where the nervous tissue of the nervous system are derived from __________.

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