MATCHING
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description.
-neurons that can also be called "connecting" neurons
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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Interneurons are neurons that act as middlemen between sensory neurons and motor neurons.

Answer: A
 Microglia are small cells in the CNS that function as immune cells, removing cellular debris and pathogens.

Answer: B
 Axons are long fibers that extend from neurons to transmit electrical signals to other cells.

Answer: D
 Oligodendrocytes are cells in the CNS that produce myelin, which insulates axons.

Answer: E
 Afferent neurons are sensory neurons that transmit information from sensory receptors to the CNS.

Answer: F
 Astrocytes are star-shaped cells in the CNS that provide structural support, regulate extracellular fluid, and help maintain the blood-brain barrier.

Answer: G
 Efferent neurons are motor neurons that transmit information from the CNS to muscles or glands.

Answer: I
 Nodes of Ranvier are gaps in the myelin sheath that allow for saltatory conduction, speeding up the transmission of electrical signals along axons.

Answer: J
 Schwann cells are cells in the PNS that produce myelin, which insulates axons.

MATCHING Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Corresponding Definition