Connective Tissue Practical

Question 1

Microglia

Answer 1

phagocytic and antigen presentation

Question 2

Astrocytes

Answer 2

metabolic and structural support

Question 3

Oligodendrocytes

Answer 3

myelin production and maintenance

Question 4

Ependyma

Answer 4

lining cavities and production of CSF

Question 5

Is myelin sheath and component of neutrons

Answer 5

no its synthesised by distinct cells - schwann cells and oligodendrocytes

Question 6

Why is myelin difficult to see on histological slides

Answer 6

Its sulubilized by paraffin

Question 7

Where are the cell bodies of sensory neutrons found

Answer 7

dorsal root ganglia

ganglia of cranial nerves