Histology and Function of Neuroglia in the Nervous System Quiz
Test your knowledge on neuroglia in the nervous system. Explore functions, types, and roles of neuroglial cells in this quiz.
#1
Which of the following is not a function of neuroglia in the nervous system?
Providing structural support
Regulating the extracellular environment
Conducting electrical impulses
Repairing damaged neurons
#2
What is the most abundant type of neuroglia in the central nervous system?
Microglia
Astrocytes
Oligodendrocytes
Schwann cells
#3
What is the main function of neuroglia in the nervous system?
Generating electrical impulses
Providing structural support and maintaining homeostasis
Secreting neurotransmitters
Detecting sensory stimuli
#4
Which type of neuroglia is responsible for myelinating axons in the central nervous system?
Microglia
Astrocytes
Oligodendrocytes
Ependymal cells
#5
What is the primary function of microglia in the nervous system?
Phagocytosis and immune defense
Providing structural support
Myelination of axons
Regulation of synaptic transmission
#6
What is the role of oligodendrocytes in the nervous system?
Phagocytosis
Myelination
Formation of the blood-brain barrier
Regulation of synaptic transmission
#7
Which of the following is a function of ependymal cells?
Production of cerebrospinal fluid
Formation of myelin sheath
Immune defense
Regulation of blood flow
#8
Which neuroglial cells are responsible for regulating the composition of cerebrospinal fluid?
Microglia
Astrocytes
Ependymal cells
Satellite cells
#9
Which neuroglial cell type is responsible for forming the blood-brain barrier?
Microglia
Astrocytes
Oligodendrocytes
Ependymal cells
#10
What is the primary function of Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system?
Phagocytosis
Myelination
Regulation of synaptic transmission
Formation of the blood-brain barrier
#11
Which neuroglial cell type is involved in the formation of scar tissue after injury in the nervous system?
Astrocytes
Microglia
Oligodendrocytes
Ependymal cells
#12
What is the function of satellite cells in the peripheral nervous system?
Myelination
Regulation of synaptic transmission
Structural support
Surrounding and supporting neuron cell bodies in ganglia
#13
Which neuroglial cells contribute to the formation of scar tissue in the central nervous system?
Microglia
Astrocytes
Oligodendrocytes
Schwann cells
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