Microscopic Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What are glial cells - neuroglia
A
Supportive cells both structurally and functionally
2
Q
What are the types of 3 types of neuron according to polarity
A
Unipolar
Bipolar
Multipolar
3
Q
What is a unipolar neuron
A
A single neuron that divides further into 2 branches
4
Q
Where does the 2 branches of a unipolar neuron go to
A
CNS and PNS
5
Q
What is a bipolar neuron
A
They have two processes separated by the cell body
6
Q
What is a multipolar neuron
A
More than two processes - there is a single axon and multiple dendrites
7
Q
What are the two types of neurons according to morphological classification (length of axon and dendrite)
A
Glogi type 1 neuron
Golgi type 2 neuron
8
Q
What is a Golgi type 1 neuron
A
Long axon
9
Q
What is a Golgi type 2 neuron
A
Short axon
