Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 12RFT
Neuroglia found surrounding the cell bodies of peripheral neurons are
(a) astrocytes.
(b) ependymal cells.
(c) microglia.
(d) satellite cells.
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Match the neuroglia with the correct function:
A. Satellite cells
B. Schwann Cells
C. Oligodendrocytes
D. Ependymal
E. Microglia
F. Astrocytes
1. Cells that produce the myelin in the PNS.
2. Cells that produce myelin in the CNS
3. Phagocytes that dispose debris like dead brain cells and bacteria
4. Anchors and braces neurons with cellular projections
5. Cells have cilia that help circulate the cerebrospinal fluid
6. Cells help cushion and protect neurons in the PNS
7. Cells serve as a medium for diffusion between capillaries and neurons
8. Cells line cavities of the brain and spinal cord
which of the following cells found in the glial scar are permissive to axonal regeneration?
a) microglia
b) astrocytes
c) oligodendrocytes
d) oligodendrocytes precursor cells
What is Neuroglia ?
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Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Ch. 13 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 13 - Prob. 2RFTCh. 13 - Prob. 3RFTCh. 13 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 13 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 13 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 13 - Prob. 7RFTCh. 13 - Prob. 8RFTCh. 13 - Prob. 9RFTCh. 13 - Prob. 10RFT
Ch. 13 - 11. Which of the following is not a function of...Ch. 13 - Neuroglia found surrounding the cell bodies of...Ch. 13 - The most important function of the cell body of a...Ch. 13 - Fill in the blanks below with the proper...Ch. 13 - 15. Axons terminate in a series of fine extensions...Ch. 13 - Prob. 16RFTCh. 13 - Prob. 1RCCh. 13 - Prob. 2RCCh. 13 - 3. Developmental problems in the growth and...Ch. 13 - Prob. 4RCCh. 13 - How does exteroceptor activity differ from...Ch. 13 - Prob. 6RCCh. 13 - Prob. 7RCCh. 13 - Prob. 8RCCh. 13 - Prob. 9RCCh. 13 - Prob. 10RCCh. 13 - Prob. 1CTCh. 13 - Prob. 2CTCh. 13 - Prob. 3CT
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