. 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

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305073951

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter32: Neural Control

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15SQ: Match each item with its description. ___ gray matter a. start of brain, spinal cord ___...

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