Bio163 Lab: Nervous Histology and Spinal Cord Anatomy
Revised SP24
Grading: Each question is worth 1pt unless otherwise indicated. Your lab grade
will be equal to the total number of points earned divided by the total possible
points (48pts) multiplied by 100%.
Example: If you earn 40 points your grade will be 40/48 X 100% = 83%
Submission instructions: Type your answers directly into this Word
document. Highlight your answers and/or type them in a different color (not
black). Submit your completed lab via the blackboard submission link in
Word format (docx).
• Answers typed into a blank document or submitted in the incorrect file
format will not be accepted.
• If an assignment is submitted incorrectly, you will be contacted and
the assignment will not be graded unless resubmitted properly. Late
penalties may apply.
• Assignments may not be submitted via email without express
permission from the instructor.
Activity 1: Nervous Tissue
Nervous tissue consists of 2 main groups of cells, neurons and neuroglia.
Neurons conduct electrical impulses while neuroglia provide support. This
support can include, but is not limited to: neuronal insulation, immunity,
protection, nutrient access, and waste disposal. Neurons, on the other hand,
are largely classified by the number of processes per cell. Therefore, both
neurons and neuroglia can be classified by their structure and function.
Use the terms provided below to differentiate neurons and neuroglia. Each
letter will only be used once.
A. Satellite cells F. Microglia
B. Schwann cells G. Pseudo-unipolar
C. Ependymal H. Bipolar
cells I. Multipolar
D. Oligodendrocyt
es
E. Astrocytes
Description Cell Type Description Cell Type
(Letter) (Letter)
1. Neuron with 1 axon andH 2. Immune cell in F
1 dendrite CNS
3. Neuron with 1 axon and 4. Forms myelin in D
many dendrites CNS
5. Neuron with a single cell
G 6. Support cell in A
process PNS
, Bio163 Lab: Nervous Histology and Spinal Cord Anatomy
Revised SP24
7. Forms blood-brain barrier E 8. Forms myelin in B
PNS
9. Produces Cerebrospinal C
Revised SP24
Grading: Each question is worth 1pt unless otherwise indicated. Your lab grade
will be equal to the total number of points earned divided by the total possible
points (48pts) multiplied by 100%.
Example: If you earn 40 points your grade will be 40/48 X 100% = 83%
Submission instructions: Type your answers directly into this Word
document. Highlight your answers and/or type them in a different color (not
black). Submit your completed lab via the blackboard submission link in
Word format (docx).
• Answers typed into a blank document or submitted in the incorrect file
format will not be accepted.
• If an assignment is submitted incorrectly, you will be contacted and
the assignment will not be graded unless resubmitted properly. Late
penalties may apply.
• Assignments may not be submitted via email without express
permission from the instructor.
Activity 1: Nervous Tissue
Nervous tissue consists of 2 main groups of cells, neurons and neuroglia.
Neurons conduct electrical impulses while neuroglia provide support. This
support can include, but is not limited to: neuronal insulation, immunity,
protection, nutrient access, and waste disposal. Neurons, on the other hand,
are largely classified by the number of processes per cell. Therefore, both
neurons and neuroglia can be classified by their structure and function.
Use the terms provided below to differentiate neurons and neuroglia. Each
letter will only be used once.
A. Satellite cells F. Microglia
B. Schwann cells G. Pseudo-unipolar
C. Ependymal H. Bipolar
cells I. Multipolar
D. Oligodendrocyt
es
E. Astrocytes
Description Cell Type Description Cell Type
(Letter) (Letter)
1. Neuron with 1 axon andH 2. Immune cell in F
1 dendrite CNS
3. Neuron with 1 axon and 4. Forms myelin in D
many dendrites CNS
5. Neuron with a single cell
G 6. Support cell in A
process PNS
, Bio163 Lab: Nervous Histology and Spinal Cord Anatomy
Revised SP24
7. Forms blood-brain barrier E 8. Forms myelin in B
PNS
9. Produces Cerebrospinal C
