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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Which one of the following is not a function of glial cells?

Maintaining homeostasis

Providing support and protection for neurons

Forming myelin

Transmitting nerve impulses

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Understand the role of glial cells in the nervous system. Glial cells, also known as neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells that provide support and protection for neurons in the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Identify the functions of glial cells. They are involved in maintaining homeostasis, forming myelin, providing support and protection for neurons, and participating in signal transmission indirectly by maintaining the environment around neurons.

Recognize that glial cells do not transmit nerve impulses. This function is specific to neurons, which are the primary cells responsible for transmitting electrical signals in the nervous system.

Differentiate between the roles of neurons and glial cells. Neurons are specialized for communication and signal transmission, while glial cells support these functions by maintaining the environment and providing structural support.

Conclude that the function not performed by glial cells is transmitting nerve impulses, as this is the primary role of neurons.