Nervous Histology

The cerebrumThe largest part of the brain, responsible for thought, memory, and voluntary movements. is the big brain hat that contains areas for personality, cognition, memoryThe ability to store and recall information., and everything else that makes you….you.

Literally meaning “little brain” the cerebellumThe brain region responsible for balance, coordination, and fine motor control. sits posterior and inferiorBelow or toward the lower part of the body. to the cerebrum.

A dorsalRelating to the back side of the body. root ganglionA cluster of neuron cell bodies located in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). is a collection of unipolar neuronA neuron with one process that splits into peripheral and central branches, common in sensory neuron cell bodies that are just outside of the spinal cordThe central nervous system structure that relays signals between the brain and body..

Multipolar neuronsThe functional cells of the nervous system that transmit signals. are the most common neuron in the CNSComposed of the brain and spinal cord; integrates and processes information. . They are usually used as the main example when learning neuron anatomyThe study of the structure of the human body..

Nodes of Ranvier exist on axons where myelin sheaths are absent.

A peripheral nerve is a nerve that is not part of the brain or spinal cord.  

CNS neuroglia consists of astrocytesStar-shaped glial cells in the CNS that support neurons and maintain the blood-brain barrier., ependymal cellsGlial cells that produce and circulate cerebrospinal fluid., and more.