. Match the names of the supporting cells found in column B with the appropriate descriptions in column A. Column A Column B (1) myelinates nerve fibers| in the CNS (2) lines brain cavities (a) astrocyte (b) ependymal cell (c) microglial cell (3) myelinates nerve fibers in the PNS (4) CNS phagocyte (5) helps regulate the ionic composition of CNS extracellular fluid (d) oligodendrocyte (e) satellite cell (f) Schwann cell

. Match the names of the supporting cells found in column B with the appropriate descriptions in column A. Column A Column B (1) myelinates nerve fibers| in the CNS (2) lines brain cavities (a) astrocyte (b) ependymal cell (c) microglial cell (3) myelinates nerve fibers in the PNS (4) CNS phagocyte (5) helps regulate the ionic composition of CNS extracellular fluid (d) oligodendrocyte (e) satellite cell (f) Schwann cell

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter5: The Central Nervous System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1UC: Discuss the function of each of the following: astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells, in...

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