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Neurobiology
Cells
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10/29/2012

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Term
________ cells line the ventricles of the brain and the spinal cord.
Definition
Ependyma
Term
The function of ependyma cells is to __________.
Definition
move CSF through the ventricular system
Term
The ___________ is spaces in the brain and spinal cord where CSF flows.
Definition
ventricular system
Term
The ____________ secretes CSF.
Definition
choroid plexus
Term
The __________ plays a significant role in the blood brain barrier.
Definition
choroid plexus
Term
__________ neurons detect change in the external environment or internal environment and send information about these changes to the CNS.
Definition
Sensory
Term
________ neurons control contraction of a muscle or secretion of a gland.
Definition
Motor
Term
__________ are neurons located entirely within the CNS.
Definition
Interneurons
Term
__________ receive sensory information from other neurons or receptors.
Definition
Dendrites
Term
________ are extensions from the cell body.
Definition
Dendrites
Term
The cell body is also known as the _________ or _________.
Definition
soma, perikaryon
Term
The _________ contains a nucleus.
Definition
cell body
Term
The _________ is the synthesizing center for the neuron.
Definition
cell body
Term
The _______ is a single process that extends from the cell body.
Definition
axon
Term
The ________ transmits information from the cell body to the terminal boutons.
Definition
axon
Term
____________ transmit neuronal output.
Definition
Terminal boutons
Term
List the neuronal zones in order.
Definition

1. Input Zone

2. Integration Zone

3. Conduction Zone

4. Output Zone

Term

True or False:

A nerve is a single cell.

Definition
False: a nerve is a group of fibers traveling together.
Term

True or False:

Information in nerves can travel in both directions.

Definition
True
Term

True or False:

Information in a neuron can travel in both directions.

Definition
False
Term
Sensory nerves receive _______ information.
Definition
afferent
Term
Motor nerves send _______ information.
Definition
efferent
Term
Supporting cells in the nervous system are called _________.
Definition
neuroglia
Term

True or False:

Neuroglia have no action potentials.

Definition
True
Term

True or False:

Neuroglia are able to divide.

Definition
True (they are the sources of tumors of the nervous system)
Term

True or False:

Neuroglia form synapses.

Definition
False
Term
_____________ recycle neurotransmitters.
Definition
Astrocytes
Term
__________ secrete neurotrophic factors that stimulate growth and maintenance.
Definition
Astrocytes
Term
__________ maintain appropriate ionic composition of extracellular fluid surrounding neurons.
Definition
Astrocytes
Term
_________ dictate the number of synapses formed on neuronal surfaces.
Definition
Astrocytes
Term
_________ regulate the blood brain barrier.
Definition
Astrocytes
Term
_________ underlie the inflammation response that occurs following damage to the CNS.
Definition
Microglia
Term
_________ protect against invasion of microorganisms.
Definition
Microglia
Term
_________ remove debris left by dead or degerating neurons and glia.
Definition
Microglia
Term
______________ form myelin sheaths around the brain and spinal cord.
Definition
Oligodendrocytes
Term
Bare spots between myelin sheaths along the axon are called ____________.
Definition
Nodes of Ranvier
Term
_________ is an electrical insulator.
Definition
Myelin
Term

True or False:

Myelin wraps in multiple layers.

Definition
True
Term
_________ provide support to axons.
Definition
Oligodendrocytes
Term
Oligodendrocytes are responsible for myelination in the ______, while Schwann cells are responsible for myelination in the ______.
Definition
CNS, PNS
Term
Schwann cells are also called __________.
Definition
lemmocytes
Term
The Schwann cell membrane, which forms the myelin sheath, is composed primarily of ______.
Definition
lipids
Term
Myelin _______ the transmission rate of action potentials along axons.
Definition
increases
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