Week 4 Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
CNS components
A
brain and spinal cordP
2
Q
CNS function
A
analysis of info + generation of commands as a response
3
Q
PNS components
A
cranial + spinal nerves
autonomic ganglia
4
Q
PNS function
A
relays info from internal + external environment up to CNS
5
Q
oligodendrocyte function
A
make myelin for axon
6
Q
astrocyte function
A
- provides structural support
- provides nutrients
- maintains synaptic connections
- reacts to injuries
7
Q
microglia function
A
increase phagocytosis after injury
8
Q
ependymal cell function
A
line ventricles and produces CSF
9
Q
Schwann cell function
A
make myelin for axons faster
10
Q
satellite cells
A
support and enhance neurons
11
Q
resting membrane potential (RMP)
A
- resting state of neuron
- negatively charged
12
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A
