ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do neuroglia do?
A
Release neurotransmitters
B
Support and nourish neurons
C
Release calcium to activate neurons
D
Absorb nutrients from neurons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glial (Neuroglial) cells do not conduct nerve impulses, but, instead, support, nourish, and protect the neurons. Glial cells are far more numerous than neurons and, unlike neurons, are capable of mitosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Their role is to be the support team and cheerleaders for the neurons. The neuroglia: Form myelin, which wraps around axons to speed up electric impulse conduction. Provide nutrients to your neurons, including oxygen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Neurons are the structural and functional unit of the nervous system. They help in transmitting the nerve impulse. Neuroglia are the supporting cells. Neurons are like the communication network of the body whereas neuroglia facilitates the functioning of the communications network.

Detailed explanation-4: -Neurons get nutrients from supportive cells called glial cells. There is two type of glial cells, neuroglial cells and the astroglial cells (astrocytes). These are the cells which are called as the supportive cells because these cells are responsible for providing nutrition to the neurons.

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