Question 1

Which cells provide the myelin sheath for neurons in the CNS?

Accepted Answer

A)   Schwann cells
B)   astrocytes
C)   microglial cells
D)   oligodendrocyctesE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

White matter represents

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A)   aggregations of neuron cell bodies in the brain.
B)   aggregations of neuron cell bodies in the spinal cord.
C)   myelinated axons traveling together in the CNS.
D)   dendrites traveling together in the ANS.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Nearly all motor neurons are of this type, based on the classification of the type and number of processes.

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Question 4

Distinguish monosynaptic reflexes from polysynaptic reflexes.

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Monosynaptic reflexes involve a single s...

Question 5

Name four characteristics that distinguish neuroglial cells from neurons.

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Glial cells are smaller, they ...

Question 6

White matter is white in color because of ________.

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Question 7

An axosomatic synapse occurs between the axon terminals of one neuron and the ________ of a proximal neuron.

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A)   synapse
B)   axon terminal
C)   axon
D)   cell body
E)   dendriteF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Most neurons in the body are multipolar neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Neurofibrils

Accepted Answer

A)   form synapses with axons of postsynaptic neurons.
B)   help circulate cerebrospinal fluid.
C)   prevent the neuron from being pulled apart when subjected to tensile forces.
D)   receive incoming stimuli and pass the signal toward the cell body.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Ciliated neuroglial cells that form an epithelium and play an active role in forming and moving cerebrospinal fluid are

Accepted Answer

A)   ependymal cells.
B)   Schwann cells.
C)   oligodendrocytes.
D)   astrocytes.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

In this part of a neuron, neurofilaments, actin microfilaments, and microtubules are particularly abundant, providing structural support and a transport network.

Accepted Answer

A)   synapse
B)   axon terminal
C)   axon
D)   cell body
E)   dendriteF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

This is the site of communication between neurons.

Accepted Answer

A)   synapse
B)   axon terminal
C)   axon
D)   cell body
E)   dendriteF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Exam 12: Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

Which cells provide the myelin sheath for neurons in the CNS?

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White matter is white in color because of ________.

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An axosomatic synapse occurs between the axon terminals of one neuron and the ________ of a proximal neuron.

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White matter represents

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Neurofibrils

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Ciliated neuroglial cells that form an epithelium and play an active role in forming and moving cerebrospinal fluid are

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Distinguish monosynaptic reflexes from polysynaptic reflexes.

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This is the site of communication between neurons.

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Nearly all motor neurons are of this type, based on the classification of the type and number of processes.

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In this part of a neuron, neurofilaments, actin microfilaments, and microtubules are particularly abundant, providing structural support and a transport network.

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Most neurons in the body are multipolar neurons.

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Name four characteristics that distinguish neuroglial cells from neurons.

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Which cells provide the myelin sheath for neurons in the CNS?

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White matter is white in color because of ________.

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An axosomatic synapse occurs between the axon terminals of one neuron and the ________ of a proximal neuron.

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White matter represents

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Neurofibrils

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Ciliated neuroglial cells that form an epithelium and play an active role in forming and moving cerebrospinal fluid are

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Distinguish monosynaptic reflexes from polysynaptic reflexes.

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This is the site of communication between neurons.

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Nearly all motor neurons are of this type, based on the classification of the type and number of processes.

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In this part of a neuron, neurofilaments, actin microfilaments, and microtubules are particularly abundant, providing structural support and a transport network.

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Most neurons in the body are multipolar neurons.

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Name four characteristics that distinguish neuroglial cells from neurons.

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