Human Movement and Sensation

Question 1

What does the CNS consist of?

Answer 1

The Brain and Spinal Cord - (And consists of 2 general cell classes) Neurons and Glia

Question 2

What does the PNS consist of?

Answer 2

The Peripheral Nerves and Ganglia and the Neurons and Glia

Question 3

What are the 2 features of the neurons?

Answer 3

1. The cells are specialised for transmission of information.
2. Four morphological types

Question 4

What are the 3 features of the Glia?

Answer 4

1. Supports the neurons
2. Five basic types (4 in CNS, 1 in PNS)
3. Each type of Glia has a specific function