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13 Cards in this Set
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Main cell |
Neuron |
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Neuron function |
Collect, integrate, transmit information |
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Structure and function support cell |
Glia |
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Clusters of cells |
Grey matter (CNS: nuclei / PNS: ganglia) |
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Cluster of axons |
White matter (CNS: tracts / PNS: nerves) |
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Unipolar neuron |
Sensory |
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Bipolar neuron |
Connecting |
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Multipolar neurons |
Transfer of information; collect & integrate |
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Multipolar interneuron |
Local connection |
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Oligodendrocyte (Glia) |
Myelination in CNS |
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Schwann cell (Glia) |
Myelination in PNS |
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Microglia (Glia) |
Immune function |
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Astrocyte (Glia) |
Structural & functional support |