What are the structural characteristics of oligodendrocytes?
shaped like astrocytes, but with fewer cellular processes; wraps around axons
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
What are the functions of ependymas?
secrete and assist in circulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
banana
Go to last place!
Oops!
gift
Win 10 points!
Okay!
shark
Other team loses 5 points!
Okay!
baam
Lose 5 points!
Oops!
15
What are the functional characteristics of a sensory neuron?
conducts impulses from receptors in peripheral body parts into the brain/spinal cord
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
seesaw
Swap points!
Oops!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
shark
Other team loses 20 points!
Okay!
thief
Give points!
5
10
15
20
25
eraser
Reset score!
Oops!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
gift
Win 20 points!
Okay!
lifesaver
Give 15 points!
Oops!
15
What are two of the functions of astrocytes?
structural support, formation of scar tissue to replace damaged neurons, transport of substances between blood vessels and neurons, communicate with one another
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
What are the functions of microglia?
structural support, phagocytosis of microorganisms and damaged tissue
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
10
What structure does a motor neuron have?
Multipolar
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
10
What are the four neuroglia located in the CNS?
astrocytes, microglia, oligodendrocytes, ependyma
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
What are the structural characteristics of ependyma?
cuboidal cells lining cavities of the brain and spinal cord
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
What are the functions of oligodendrocytes?
form myelin sheaths in the brain and spinal cord
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
20
What are the two neuroglia located in the PNS? (Bonus)
Schwann cells, satellite cells
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
WHat are the structural characteristics of a multipolar neuron?
cell body with one axon and multiple dendrites
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
5
What are the names of the three functional neurons?
Sensory (afferent) Neuron, interneuron, motor (efferent) neuron
