Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Nervous Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Nervous Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Soma is another name for the ______.

myelin sheath

axon terminal

cell body of a neuron

dendrite

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Step 1: Understand the term 'soma' in the context of Anatomy & Physiology. Soma refers to the cell body of a neuron, which is the central part of the neuron containing the nucleus and most of the organelles.

Step 2: Review the structure of a neuron. A neuron typically consists of three main parts: the dendrites (which receive signals), the soma (cell body, which processes signals), and the axon (which transmits signals).

Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options based on the definition of soma. The myelin sheath is a protective covering around the axon, not the cell body. The axon terminal is the endpoint of the axon, and dendrites are extensions that receive signals.

Step 4: Confirm that the correct answer is 'cell body of a neuron,' as it matches the definition of soma and its role in the neuron.

Step 5: Reinforce the concept by noting that the soma plays a critical role in maintaining the neuron's health and integrating incoming signals from the dendrites before transmitting them through the axon.