Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Test 1 Review Complete Study Guide and Practical Exam Preparation

Anatomy and Physiology II: Lab Test 1
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1. Oligodendrocyte a type of glial cell that forms myelin in the central nervous system




2. Astrocyte type of glial cell that transports water and salts from capillaries. Causes scar
formation in nervous tissue




3. Microglia Act as phagocytes, eating damaged cells and bacteria, act as the brains immune
system




4. Ependymal cells line cavities of the brain and spinal cord, circulate cerebrospinal fluid




5. Schwann cells (F). Supporting cells of the peripheral nervous system responsible for the forma-
tion of myelin.




6. Satellite cells (B). Surround and protect neuron cell bodies


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7. Axon A threadlike extension of a neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell
body.




8. Dendrite Branchlike parts of a neuron that are specialized to receive information.




9. Axon hillock The cone-shaped area on the cell body from which the axon originates




10. Unipolar neuron




11. Bipolar neuron