Instructions: For each histology question, pick the one best answer. This histology test bank is also useful for the histology questions on the USMLE (USMLE step 1).
1.
What is the cell body of a neuron called?
a. Ganglion
b. Soma
c. Astrocyte
d. Nissl
e. Terminal bouton
2.
Where is the ependyma located?
a. Lining the ventricles of the brain
b. Lining the central canal of the spinal cord
c. Covering the brain
d. Covering the spinal cord
e. Both a and b
3.
Which type of neuron is most abundant?
a. Sensory neurons
b. Motor neurons
c. Interneurons
d. Both a and b
e. All of the above
4.
What surrounds a nerve fascicle?
a. Neurium
b. Perineurium
c. Epineurium
d. Endoneurium
e. None of the above
5.
Which meninx covers the brain intimately?
a. Dura mater
b. Arachnoid
c. Pia mater
d. Both a and b
e. All of the above
6.
Which of the following is the largest neuroglia cell type?
a. Astrocytes
b. Ependymal cells
c. Oligodendrocytes
d. Microglia
7.
Which of the following is NOT considered neuroglia?
a. Astrocytes
b. Ependymal cells
c. Oligodendrocytes
d. Microglia
e. None of the answer choices are correct; they are all considered neuroglia
8.
What is the innervation of an eccrine sweat gland?
a. Cholinergic; parasympathetic
b. Cholinergic; sympathetic
c. Adrenergic; parasympathetic
d. Adrenergic; sympathetic
e. Cholinergic; motor
9.
What is the innervation of an apocrine sweat gland?
a. Cholinergic; parasympathetic
b. Cholinergic; sympathetic
c. Adrenergic; parasympathetic
d. Adrenergic; sympathetic
e. Cholinergic; motor
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