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Q: What do you mean by unipolar neurons?

A: Based on number and placement of axon neurons are mainly divided into 4 types: unipolar, bipolar,…

Q: What do you mean by neuroglia?

A: Nervous system provides an organised network of point to point connections for quick neural…

Q: In the central nervous system, which of the following cells is thought to play a supporting role in…

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Q: List six functions of neuroglia.

A: Six functions of neuroglia are : Formation of blood brain barrier.  Provision of nutrients for…

Q: Enteric glia (specialized macrophages) are in close proximity to neurons and outnumber neurons- O 4-…

A: The word “glia” is inferred from the Greek word “γλοια,” stick of the enteric anxious framework, and…

Q: Brain tumors are usually Glial Cell tumors? Do you know why? But first you must know what Glial…

A: Tumor  Tumor is new, abnormal, and uncontrolled growth of cells which leads to cancer. Tumor affect…

Q: The nervous system is one system among several in the human body. In order to function, does the…

A: Other body systems interact with the nervous system, but we'll focus on the Respiratory and…

Q: Neurons receive incoming signals by way of specialized processes called _____.

A: A typical neuron consists of three processes namely, 1. Dendrite 2. Nerve cell or cell body 3. Axon…

Q: Explain why neurons could not function without the properties of excitability, conductivity, and…

A: Neurons are the basic unit of the nervous system. They are also the largest cells found in our body.…

Q: What is the structure of nervous tissue?

A: The nervous system consists of nervous tissues. Neurons, also known as nerve cells are the…

Q: What do you mean by sensory epithelium?

A: Epithelium tissue are present as the lining of :  1. External and internal exposed parts of the…

Q: What do you mean by medullated nerve fibres?

A: INTRODUCTION: NERVE FIBRE: Nerve fibre or axon is a long slender like projection of a nerve cell or…

Q: Describe the three parts of a neuron.

A: Nervous system cells are called neurons. They have three distinct parts, including a cell body,…

Q: What do you mean by neurofilaments?

A: Cytoskeleton proteins are composed of cytoskeleton, flagella, or cilia. These are generally polymers…

Q: Fill in the blanks: Neuroglial cells make up about ___________the mass of the brain and are about…

A: In the central nervous system, other than the neurons there are cells called glial or neuroglial…

Q: What are the three components of a neuron?

A: The cell is known to be the basic building block of life. This is segmented into two distinct parts-…

Q: Sketch a single neuroglial cell.

A: Neuroglial cells are those cells which outnumbers the neurons and have supportive functions. They do…

Q: Describe the differences between neurons and neuroglia in terms of structure, function, and…

A: Like other systems of the body the nervous system also consists of special types of cells. There are…

Q: The soma of a mature neuron lacks a. a nucleus.b. endoplasmic reticulum.c. lipofuscin.d.…

A: Answer is d.) centrioles.

Q: Describe the three types of neurons, and list the threemain parts of a neuron.

A: The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord and neurons. The neurons receive input from…

Q: List the distinguishing features of glial cells.

A: Answer- Central nervous system have two different type of cells. The neurons and the neuroglia cells…

Q: Describe the general characteristics and functionsof nervous tissue.

A: Nervous tissue is formed by the association of neurons and neuroglea.

Q: Describe the function of nervous tissue.

A: The nervous system is highly complex among different organ systems in animals. By transmitting…

Q: What is the Structure of Neurons?

A: Nervous System cells are called Neurons. A Neuron has 4 parts : Dendrites. Cell body (Soma). Axon.…

Q: Name the three basic types of neuron and describe their functions.

A: The neuron is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system. The neuron is also known as…

Q: Cells of the Nervous System is divided into which two parts?

A: A nerve cell, also known as a neuron, is the most fundamental unit of the neurological system. About…

Q: why does the action potential proceed in both directions away from the point of local current entry…

A: The nervous system functions to sense, integrate, and respond to the external or internal stimulus…

Q: One important structure of a neuron is

A: Neurons are the cells in our nervous system that are responsible for nerve impulse propagation.…

Q: When voltage-dependent calcium channels open, calcium moves out of the cell

A: Voltage gated calcium channels are the channels which allows calcium to pass through it. Normally…

Q: What the gap between two neurons is called?

A: The neuron is also known as the nerve cell, the main component of the neural system. The millions…

Q: Distinguish between a neuron and the neuroglia.

A: Neurons are also known as nerve cells. Neurons are the fundamental units of the brain and nervous…

Q: Andrew was taken to the doctor’s office after he was bitten by a stray dog. The concern was that the…

A: To say the movement of substances within a nerve cell is anterograde means they move towards the…

Q: What do you mean by nonmedullated nerve fibre?

A: Nerve fibers (axons) are a long and slender projection of a nerve cell. Nerve fibers transfer the…

Q: How does the extended length of a neuron’s processes aid its function in the body?

A: The cell is the basic building block of life. It is found in billions in numbers in a multicellular…

Q: What do you mean by neuron?

A: The nervous system is a system of nerve centers and nerves in humans or animals, including the…

Q: Explain the role of nervous tissue

A: Connective tissue, epithelial tissue, muscular tissue, and nerve tissue are the four fundamental…

Q: What do you mean by nerve fibre?

A: The term nerve fiber can be used to describe any extension in the context of the nervous system. It…

Q: What are the functions of these neuron structures: dendrites, axon, synaptic vesicles, and…

A: A neuron is the basic unit of the nervous system that is responsible for communicating to other…

Q: Two visibly different types of tissue occur in both the brain and the spinal cord. _______ consists…

A: There are two types of visible tissues which occurs in both the brain and the spinal cord. These…

Q: Why are neurons organized into neuronal pools?

A: The nervous system is structured in a hierarchical or ladder-like manner. Neurons work in groups…

Q: One difference between endocrine and exocrine organs is that:

A: Exocrine and endocrine glands different I many ways as follows :