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Chapter 35: Q. 6 (page 1014)
Glia that provides myelin for neurons in the brain is called ________.
a. Schwann cells
b. oligodendrocytes
c. microglia
d. astrocytes
Option b is the correct answer.
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Activation of the sympathetic nervous system causes:
a. increased blood flow into the skin
b. a decreased heart rate
c. an increased heart rate
d. increased digestion
Describe how the sensory-somatic nervous system reacts by reflex to a person touching something hot. How does this allow for rapid responses in potentially dangerous situations?
What are the main functions of the spinal cord?
How does myelin aid propagation of an action potential along an axon? How do the nodes of Ranvier help this process?
Which of the following statements is false?
a. The soma is the cell body of a nerve cell.
b. Myelin sheath provides an insulating layer to the dendrites.
c. Axons carry the signal from the soma to the target.
d. Dendrites carry the signal to the soma.
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