Overview of Peripheral Nervous System Cells

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the structure and function of cells in the peripheral nervous system, including their roles and comparisons to cells in the central nervous system.

What is the main control center of a neuron called?

The cell body.

Which cells control the chemical environment around peripheral nervous system neurons?

Satellite cells.

What is the function of astrocytes in the central nervous system?

They control the chemical environment around the cells.

What type of cell produces myelin in the peripheral nervous system?

Schwann cell.

How does a Schwann cell form the myelin sheath around an axon?

It wraps its plasma membrane around the axon, squeezing out cytoplasm.

What condition is characterized by symptoms related to the peripheral nervous system?

Multiple sclerosis.