Which of the Following Statements Is Correct with Respect to Glial

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to glial cells? A

• A)Astrocytes form myelin sheaths in CNS.
• B)Glial cells branch as extensively as neurons do.
• C) Ependymal cells line the internal cavities of the brain and spinal cord.
• D) Oligodendrocytes enhance synapse formation and strengthen synaptic transmission.

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Definitions:

Zygote

The earliest developmental stage of an embryo, formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, which then begins to divide and grow.

Germinal Period

The initial two weeks of prenatal development following conception, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of cell differentiation.

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus to begin pregnancy.

Uterine Wall

The muscular layer lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.