Nervous Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
Neural tissue is characterized by two cell populations; ______________ and __________.
A
neurons, neuroglial/glial cells
2
Q
Its function is to generate and transmit action potential. It also secretes neurotransmitters from the axonal terminals.
A
Axons
3
Q
Movement along axons which is toward the axon terminal
A
Anterograde
4
Q
Movement along axons which is toward the cell body
A
Retrograde
5
Q
This neuron has three or more processes.
A
Multipolar
6
Q
This neuron has two processes (axon and dendrite)
A
Bipolar
7
Q
This neuron is single and has short process, usually dendrite.
A
Unipolar
