MATCHING
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description.
-cells that can become "microbe eating" cells in the brain
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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Microglia are cells in the brain that can become "microbe eating" cells, phagocytizing bacteria and viruses.

Answer: J) Schwann cells
 Schwann cells are responsible for producing myelin in the peripheral nervous system, aiding in the conduction of nerve impulses.

Answer: B) axon
 The axon is the part of the neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body.

Answer: F) astrocytes
 Astrocytes are a type of glial cell in the brain that provide structural support and help to maintain the environment around neurons.

Answer: H) interneurons
 Interneurons are found within the central nervous system and act as a link between sensory and motor neurons.

Answer: I) nodes of Ranvier
 Nodes of Ranvier are gaps in the myelin sheath of axons that allow for the efficient conduction of nerve impulses.

Note: Dendrites and efferent neurons are not matching options in this question.

MATCHING Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Corresponding Definition