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Application

1. Draw and label the different structures of a neuron.

THE NEURON

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2. Draw the different classifications of neurons according to number of processes.

CLASSIFICATIONS OF NEURONS ACCORDING TO NUMBER OF PROCESSES

3. Draw the various types of synapses.

TYPES OF SYNAPSE

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1. Enumerate and describe the different divisions of the nervous system

2. What is an action potential and what ions are responsible for it?

3. How does neurotransmitter cross the synapse?

4. What are the three mechanisms for termination of action of neurotransmitter?

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5. What is the process of myelination of peripheral nerve fibers?

6. What are the two general types of ganglia?

7. What are the four types of glia found in the CNS and which type is not derived from neuroepithelial
cells?

8. Describe and give the functions of the following supporting cells of the nervous system.
a. Schwann cells

b. Satellite cells

c. Oligodendrocytes

d. Microglia

e. Astrocytes

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f. Ependymal cells

9. What is the blood-brain barrier and what actually comprises the barrier?

10. What is the blood-CSF barrier and what actually comprises the barrier?

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