MATCHING
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description.
-cells that produce myelin for the neurons in the central nervous system
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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Oligodendrocytes are cells that produce myelin for the neurons in the central nervous system.

Answer: J
 Schwann cells are cells that produce myelin for the neurons in the peripheral nervous system.

Answer: B
 Axons are the long, thin extensions of a neuron that transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body.

Answer: F
 Astrocytes are star-shaped cells that provide structural and metabolic support to neurons in the central nervous system.

Answer: E
 Afferent neurons (also known as sensory neurons) transmit information from sensory receptors to the brain and spinal cord.

Answer: G
 Efferent neurons (also known as motor neurons) transmit information from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands.

Answer: H
 Interneurons (also known as associative neurons) are located within the brain and spinal cord and facilitate communication between sensory and motor neurons.

Answer: I
 Nodes of Ranvier are gaps in the myelin sheath of axons that allow for faster conduction of electrical impulses.

Answer: A
 Microglia are small cells in the central nervous system that act as immune cells, removing damaged cells and pathogens.

MATCHING Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Corresponding Definition