MATCHING Match Each of the Following Terms with Its Corresponding Definition

question 139

Multiple Choice

MATCHING
Match each of the following terms with its corresponding definition or description.
-neurons that can also be called "connecting" neurons

• A)microglia
• B)axon
• C)dendrites
• D)oligodendrocyte
• E)afferent neuron
• F)astrocytes
• G)efferent neuron
• H)interneurons
• I)nodes of Ranvier
• J)Schwann cells

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Definitions:

Cylindrical-Shaped

Describes an object or structure with a straight, round shape that is uniform in diameter throughout its length.

Myelin

An insulating fatty layer that surrounds the nerve fibers, enhancing the speed of electrical impulses in the nervous system.

Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along the neurons, triggering responses such as muscle contractions or gland secretions.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.