Neuro (P2)

Question 1

space between neurons

Answer 1

synaptic cleft (synapses)

Question 2

ependymal cells function

Answer 2

produce CSF in the ventricles of the brain and central canal of the spinal cord

Question 3

oligodendrocyte function

Answer 3

produce myelin sheath and insulate axons to facilitate rapid transmission of action potentials

repair axons

Question 4

satellite cell function

Answer 4

form a protective barrier around neurons and supply nutrients between blood vessels and neurons

Question 5

Schwann cell function

Answer 5

produce myelin

repair damaged nerves

protect brain cells through immune function

Question 6

microglia function

Answer 6

specialized immune cells of the central nervous system.

phagocytosis

release inflammatory immune mediators to combat injury or infection

Question 7

astrocyte function

Answer 7

cell structure