What Determines the Function of a Cell's Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

question 10

Multiple Choice

What determines the function of a cell's smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

• A)its lipid content
• B)its polynucleotide content
• C)its carbohydrate content
• D)its protein content
• E)its age

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Definitions:

Oligodendrocytes

Glial cells in the central nervous system that produce the myelin sheath around neuronal axons, facilitating electrical conduction.

Myelin Sheaths

Insulating layers around nerves made of lipid and protein, enhancing the speed of electrical signal transmission.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord involved in physical support, maintenance of the blood-brain barrier, and nutrient and ion regulation.

Microglia

Specialized type of glial cells in the brain and spinal cord that act as the main form of active immune defense in the central nervous system.