5/7/25, 3:05 PM EEG 200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE
EEG 200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE
Learn 1/7
The basic functional unit of the nervous system is the neuron. What is the
major function of this cell type?
Choose matching definition
to generate and transmit nerve to transport oxygen in the
1 2
impulses. bloodstream.
to produce hormones for the to facilitate digestion in the
3 4
endocrine system. gastrointestinal tract.
Don't know?
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,5/7/25, 3:05 PM EEG 200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (94)
The basic functional unit to generate and transmit nerve impulses.
of the nervous system is
the neuron. What is the
major function of this cell
type?
Microglia phagocytosis of debris (dead cells, bacteria, etc.)
Oligodendrocytes form myelin around axons in the CNS
support the neurons; may serve nutritive function and
Astrocytes help regulate the chemical environment of the
neuron.
Line cavities of the brain ( and spinal chord); aid in
Ependymal
circulation of cerebrospinal fluid.
Schwann Cell PNS glial cell that forms myelin
PNS glial cell that surrounds dorsal root ganglion
Satellite Cell
neurons
Central Nervous system The brain and Spinal cord collectively.
Neuroglia Specialized supporting cells in the CNS
Synapse Junction or point of close contact between neurons
Tract A bundle of nerve processes in the CNS
Neuron serving as part of the conduction pathway
Interneuron
between sensory and motor neurons
Peripheral Nervous Ganglia and spinal and Cranial Nerves
System
Ganglion Collection of cell bodies found outside the CNS
Nueron that conducts impulses away from the CNS to
Efferent Neuron
muscles and glands
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Neuron that conducts impulses towards the CNS from
Afferent Neuron
the body Periphery
Chemicals released by neurons that stimulate or
Neurotransmitters
inhibit other neurons or effectors
region of the cell body from
which the axon originates
Axon Hillock
Secretes Neurotransmitters
Axon Terminal
Dendrite Receptive region of a neuron
a bundle of axons wrapped in connective tissue.
What is a nerve? Extends to andlor from the CNS or body viscera or
peripheral structures.
surrounds axons
Endoneurium
surrounds a bundle of axons
Perineurium
surrounds all of the axons
contributing to a nerve
Epineurium
What is the function of the to protect and insulate the delicate nerve fibers
connective tissue
wrappings found in a
nerve?
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EEG 200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE
Learn 1/7
The basic functional unit of the nervous system is the neuron. What is the
major function of this cell type?
Choose matching definition
to generate and transmit nerve to transport oxygen in the
1 2
impulses. bloodstream.
to produce hormones for the to facilitate digestion in the
3 4
endocrine system. gastrointestinal tract.
Don't know?
… 1/17
,5/7/25, 3:05 PM EEG 200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (94)
The basic functional unit to generate and transmit nerve impulses.
of the nervous system is
the neuron. What is the
major function of this cell
type?
Microglia phagocytosis of debris (dead cells, bacteria, etc.)
Oligodendrocytes form myelin around axons in the CNS
support the neurons; may serve nutritive function and
Astrocytes help regulate the chemical environment of the
neuron.
Line cavities of the brain ( and spinal chord); aid in
Ependymal
circulation of cerebrospinal fluid.
Schwann Cell PNS glial cell that forms myelin
PNS glial cell that surrounds dorsal root ganglion
Satellite Cell
neurons
Central Nervous system The brain and Spinal cord collectively.
Neuroglia Specialized supporting cells in the CNS
Synapse Junction or point of close contact between neurons
Tract A bundle of nerve processes in the CNS
Neuron serving as part of the conduction pathway
Interneuron
between sensory and motor neurons
Peripheral Nervous Ganglia and spinal and Cranial Nerves
System
Ganglion Collection of cell bodies found outside the CNS
Nueron that conducts impulses away from the CNS to
Efferent Neuron
muscles and glands
… 2/17
, 5/7/25, 3:05 PM EEG 200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS/NEWEST UPDATE
Neuron that conducts impulses towards the CNS from
Afferent Neuron
the body Periphery
Chemicals released by neurons that stimulate or
Neurotransmitters
inhibit other neurons or effectors
region of the cell body from
which the axon originates
Axon Hillock
Secretes Neurotransmitters
Axon Terminal
Dendrite Receptive region of a neuron
a bundle of axons wrapped in connective tissue.
What is a nerve? Extends to andlor from the CNS or body viscera or
peripheral structures.
surrounds axons
Endoneurium
surrounds a bundle of axons
Perineurium
surrounds all of the axons
contributing to a nerve
Epineurium
What is the function of the to protect and insulate the delicate nerve fibers
connective tissue
wrappings found in a
nerve?
… 3/17
