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Which cell type in the human CNS maintains extracellular ionic environment, secretes
growth factors, and assists in neuronal communication?
Select the correct definition
1Microglia 2Astrocyte
3Oligodendrocyte
4Schwann Cell
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T/F: A grade III astrocytoma is also False
known as glioblastoma multiforme.
Alpha motor neurons in the human Multipolar
spinal cord typically comprise
which type of cell morphology?
- Retina
Bipolar neurons are found in which
- Olfactory
areas?
- Vestibular ganglion
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T/F: Muscle spindles are located in False
extrafusal muscle fibers and are
innervated by Ib afferent nerve fibers.
T/F: Myelin increases the conduction True
velocity of a nerve fiber because it
reduces electrical impedance.
Sensory cell bodies in humans are Psuedounipolar
mostly what type of neuronal
morphology type?
The golgi tendon organ is a Tension/stretch, Ib
mechanoreceptor found in the
tendons of skeletal muscle and it
perceives ______ and is innervated
by the______________________nerve
fibers.
The sensory nerve axon that Ia
innervates muscle spindles is
known as....
The structure found in an adult Sulcus limitans
human fourth ventricle that is an
embryological remnant of the
division of the basal and alar
plates is known as?
What is the approximate time line Within 8-9 days of fertilization
that a fertilized human egg will
implant in the uterus?
Where are sensory system cell In dorsal root ganglia
bodies found in humans?
Which cell type in the human Astrocyte
CNS maintains extracellular
ionic
environment, secretes growth
factors, and assists in neuronal
communication?
Which glial cell is most responsible Astrocytes
for the so-called "blood brain
barrier"?
Which mechanoreceptor in human Pacinian corpuscle
skin detects vibration?
Which nerve fiber type has the C fiber
SLOWEST nerve conduction velocity?
- Schwann cells
What are derived from neural
- Melanocytes
crest cells?
- Pia mater
Which cell type is responsible for Fibrous astroycytes
the maintenance of extracellular
pH in the CNS?
Which type of cell has a mostly Microglia
scavenging or phagocytic role in
the human CNS?
Embryologically, the posterior Alar plate
aspect of the spinal cord is
derived from?
The parietal lobe is divided from Central sulcus
the frontal lobe by which
structure?
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