Neurochemical Organization Flashcards
1
Q
Purpose of glial cells?
A
Provide support to neurons
2
Q
Oligodendrocytes
A
Myelin sheathe of CNS
3
Q
Schwann cells
A
Myelin sheathe of PNS
4
Q
Microglial cells
A
Brain’s immune support
5
Q
Astrocytes
A
Facilitate blood brain barrier, regulate neurotransmitters, help to clean up.
6
Q
Purpose of acetylcholine
A
Neurotransmitter in the PNS with motor neurons and ANS.
7
Q
Purpose of glutamate
A
Primary excitatory transmitter in CNS
8
Q
Purpose of GABA
A
Major inhibitor
