Nerve Structure and Classification

Question 1

A cordlike organ that is part of the peripheral nervous system.

Answer 1

Nerve

Question 2

A delicate layer of loose connective tissue that surrounds nerves.

Answer 2

Endoneurium

Question 3

A coarse connective tissue wrapping that binds groups of axons into bundles

Answer 3

Perineuruim

Question 4

Bundles of axons bound together.

Answer 4

Fascicles

Question 5

A tough fibrous sheath that encloses all the fascicles to form nerves.

Answer 5

Epineurium

Question 6

Contain both sensory and motor fibers and transmit impulses both to and from the CNS.

Answer 6

Mixed Nerves

Question 7

Carry impulses only toward the CNS.

Answer 7

Sensory (Afferent) Nerves

Question 8

Carry impulses only away from the CNS.

Answer 8

Motor (Efferent) Nerves