Non Nervous Tissue Flashcards
Neurolemmal Cells
non nervous cells in the Peripheral Nervous System
Neuroglial Cells
The non nervous tissues are made up of these in the Central Nervous System
Two Types of Neuroglial Cells
Macroglial and Microglial
Two types of Macroglial cells and their Functions
- Oligodendrocyte cells. They make up the myelin sheath.
- Astrocytes. They relay the blood from the vessels to the neurons.
Meaning of “Brain’s control over the body is contralateral.”
This means that each side of the brain controls the opposite side of the body.
Decussation Meaning
It’s the term for crossing over.
What two senses are not decussated?
Vision and Hearing
Cerebral or Hemispheric Dominance Meaning
The control of certain forms of learned behavior are localized or predominately found in one cerebral hemisphere, or in one side of the brain or the other.
Phagocytes
Principle type of microglial cells. They consume dead tissue.
