MATCHING
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description.
-numerous branching projections of the neuron
A)microglia
B)axon
C)dendrites
D)oligodendrocyte
E)afferent neuron
F)astrocytes
G)efferent neuron
H)interneurons
I)nodes of Ranvier
J)Schwann cells

Question

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Dendrites are the numerous branching projections of the neuron that receive signals from other neurons or sensory receptors.

Answer: B
 The axon is a long projection that transmits signals away from the neuron cell body to other neurons or muscles.

Answer: J
 Schwann cells are a type of glial cell that provide insulation (myelin sheath) around axons in the peripheral nervous system.

Answer: D
 Oligodendrocytes are another type of glial cell that provide insulation (myelin sheath) around axons in the central nervous system.

Answer: E
 Afferent neurons (also called sensory neurons) carry signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

Answer: F
 Astrocytes are a type of glial cell that provide support for neurons and help regulate the environment around them.

Answer: G
 Efferent neurons (also called motor neurons) carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands.

Answer: H
 Interneurons are neurons that communicate with other neurons and play a role in processing information within the central nervous system.

Answer: I
 Nodes of Ranvier are gaps in the myelin sheath along axons where the signal is re-generated to travel down the axon.

MATCHING Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Corresponding Definition