Study Guide 6-8 Flashcards
1
Q
Label the parts of the neuron cell
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2
Q
Label the anatomical terms/planes
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3
Q
What are the 5 different types of supporting cells discussed in class?
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- Astrocytes
- Ependymal cells
- Microglia
- Oligodendrocytes
- Connective tissue
4
Q
What is the function of…
Astrocytes
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> Star-shaped cells
> Regulate metabolism
> Repair to injury–blood-brain barrier
5
Q
What is the function of…
Ependymal cells
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> Line the ventricular system
> Form the choroid plexus that produce ventricular and cerebrospinal fluid
6
Q
What is the function of…
Microglia
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> Small in number and size
> “Scavenger” cells–ingest pathogens and remove damaged tissue
7
Q
What is the function of…
Oligodendrocytes
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> Called Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system
> Form and maintain myelin (fatty sheath covering axons)
8
Q
What is the function of…
Connective tissue
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> It makes up the meninges
