Neurobiology Flashcards
function of neuroglia
myelination of neuronal axons, neurotransmitter uptake, neuronal growth factor synthesis, removal of extracellular debris, assistance with neuronal migration, BBB structure
neuroglia cells
microglia, astrocytes, Schwann cells, oligodendrocytes
function of astrocytes
regulate the balance of electrolytes (mainly potassium) in the extracellular space, provide nutrient support to neurons, stimulate endothelial cells to form tight junctions that compose the BBB, regulate neurotransmitter concentration, divide in response to injury (astrocytes or gliosis) and have limited phagocytic capacity
types of astrocytes
- fibrous astrocytes -> primarily in white matter
2. protoplasmic astrocytes -> primarily in gray matter
Bergmann cells
specialized astrocytes which surround and support the Purkinje cells of the cerebellum and Muller cells of the retina
oligodendrocytes
responsible for myelination of axons; single oligodendrocyte myelinations MULTIPLE axons
Schwann cells
responsible for PNS myelination; single Schwann cell myelinates one axon
microglia
derived from macrophages (MESODERMAL ORIGIN) and subsequently migrate into the CNS; phagocytosis and antigen presentation
are dendrites myelinated?
no
what is the name of the structure on a neuron that extends in a tubular fashion from the cell soma
axon hillock
what is the most excitable portion of the neuron
axon hillock
why is the axon hillock the most excitable portion?
high concentration of sodium channels
what structure is devoid of Nissel substance?
axon hillock
axon
efferent component of the neuron that conducts action potentials from the soma or axon hillock
unipolar neuron
simplest neuron; found only in the autonomic nervous system of vertebrates
bipolar neuron
associated with special senses (olfactory, vision, auditory, vestibular)
pseudounipolar neuron
two processes that fuse into one; comprise sensory ganglia of cranial nerves and spinal nerves (e.g. dorsal root ganglia)
multipolar neuron
most prevalent type of neuron; multiple dendrites
the ependymal cells that line the roof of the third and fourth ventricles, and the choroidal fissure of the lateral ventricles is called…
tela choroidea
tela choroidea
specialized secretory epithelium (choroid plexus) that synthesizes approximately 70% of the CSF
BBB of choroid plexus is unique….
epithelial instead endothelial
proteins and phospholipids that are destined for secretion are initially synthesized in the
rough endoplasmic reticulum
Rough ER sends products to the
Golgi complex
what happens in the Golgi complex
modifies proteins by adding polysaccharides, and processing includes glycosylation (O-linked and N-linked), proteoglycan formation, attachment of fatty acids, and sulfating of tyrosine and sugar residues