Neuroglial Cells Worksheet
Explore the diverse functions and types of neuroglial cells in the nervous system with this comprehensive Grade 12 science worksheet.
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Neuroglial Cells: The Support System of the Nervous System
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which type of neuroglial cell is responsible for forming the myelin sheath in the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
Schwann cell
Astrocyte
Oligodendrocyte
Microglia
2. Which neuroglial cells are phagocytic and act as the immune defense of the CNS?
Ependymal cells
Microglia
Satellite cells
Astrocytes
1. are star-shaped glial cells that provide structural support and regulate the chemical environment of the CNS.
2. The myelin sheath in the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) is formed by .
3. line the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord, producing and circulating cerebrospinal fluid.
1. Differentiate between oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells in terms of their location and function.
2. Explain the role of astrocytes in maintaining the blood-brain barrier.
Match each neuroglial cell with its primary function.
1. Microglia
a. Form myelin in PNS
2. Astrocytes
b. Phagocytosis in CNS
3. Schwann Cells
c. Regulate chemical environment in CNS
4. Oligodendrocytes
d. Form myelin in CNS
1. Neuroglial cells are capable of transmitting nerve impulses.
True
False
2. Satellite cells are found in the Central Nervous System.
True
False
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