Neuroglial Cells

Question 1

Nerve

Answer 1

Hundreds of axons wrapped in connective tissue

Question 2

Neuroglial cells

Answer 2

Support cells for neurons

Question 3

Neuroglial cells on PNS

Answer 3

Schwann and Nodes of Ranvier

Question 4

Neuroglial cells on CNS

Answer 4

Ependymal, oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, microglial

Question 5

Schwann cells

Answer 5

Composed of myelin sheath (white fatty layer) to insulate the nerve and increase speed of nerve impulses

Question 6

Nodes of Ranvier

Answer 6

Gaps between schwann cells

Question 7

Saltatory conduction

Answer 7

Nerve impulse jumps between nodes to increase nerve impulseS

Question 8

Satellite cells

Answer 8

Surround cell bodies to regulate cell body environment

Question 9

Axonal regeneration

Answer 9

Peripheral nerves regenerating the axon length

Question 10

Ependymal cells

Answer 10

Circulate CSF and allow fluid exchange between brain, spinal cord, and CSF

Question 11

Where does CSF circulate?

Answer 11

Brain and spinal cord

Question 12

Oligodendrocytes

Answer 12

Insulation for CNS axons

Question 13

Astrocytes

Answer 13

Control chemical environment of neurons by wrapping around blood capillaries in blood brain barrier

Question 14

Microglial cells

Answer 14

Eat dead cells and infectious microorganisms