Nerve Tissue Histology I Ibrahem Albalkhi I FND 111 PAL review session - PAL Program

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

The two main divisions of the nervous system are the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which includes all the nerves outside of the CNS.

What is the function of oligodendrocytes in the CNS?

The main function of oligodendrocytes in the CNS is to produce myelin, which allows the signal to jump speeding up the process of neural transmission.

What type of tissue are the meninges made of?

The meninges are made of connective tissue.

What is the function of the Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system?

The Schwann cells wrap around the axons in the peripheral nervous system and create a myelin sheath that allows for faster signal transmission.