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Peripheral Nerves & Ganglia MCQs: practice questions

Sample Peripheral Nerves & Ganglia multiple-choice questions from Muscle & Nervous Tissue.

Which glial cell is characteristic of the peripheral nervous system rather than the CNS?
- A. Oligodendrocyte
- B. Microglia
- C. Schwann cell
- D. Astrocyte
- E. Ependymal cell
Which neuronal morphology is typical of neurons in dorsal root ganglia?
- A. Multipolar
- B. Bipolar
- C. Pseudounipolar
- D. Anaxonic
- E. Unipolar with no axon
A peripheral axon is injured but its connective-tissue framework remains relatively intact. Which process may support axonal regeneration?
- A. Oligodendrocyte proliferation
- B. Osteoclast activation
- C. Cartilage formation
- D. Astrocyte scar only
- E. Schwann-cell guidance and preserved endoneurial tubes
Which connective-tissue layer surrounds the entire peripheral nerve?
- A. Endoneurium
- B. Epineurium
- C. Perineurium
- D. Basal lamina
- E. Endosteum
What is the main functional advantage of myelination?
- A. Slower conduction
- B. Prevention of axonal transport
- C. Saltatory conduction and increased conduction velocity
- D. Elimination of ion channels
- E. Prevention of action potentials
A sensory ganglion contains neuronal cell bodies surrounded by satellite cells. Which ganglion is most likely?
Which structure contains axons, Schwann cells, and delicate connective tissue surrounding individual fibers?
Which Schwann-cell structure surrounds the outer surface of a myelinated peripheral nerve fiber?
Compared with sensory ganglia, autonomic ganglia usually contain neurons that are:
Which feature is typical of a sensory ganglion?
Which connective-tissue layer surrounds an individual peripheral nerve fiber?
Which feature best distinguishes a dorsal root ganglion from an autonomic ganglion?
A peripheral nerve biopsy shows several bundles of nerve fibers surrounded by concentric connective tissue. Each bundle is a:
Which connective-tissue layer surrounds a nerve fascicle?
Which ganglion contains neuronal cell bodies associated with postganglionic autonomic pathways?
Which structure is primarily responsible for forming the blood-nerve barrier around a fascicle?
Which structure contains the cell body of a peripheral sensory neuron?
A nerve fiber has a myelin sheath interrupted at regular intervals. These interruptions are:
A nerve cross-section shows a thin sheath around individual fibers, a thicker sheath around fascicles, and an outer sheath around the entire nerve. Which sequence is correct?
Which structure is most directly responsible for maintaining the specialized microenvironment within a peripheral nerve fascicle?
Which connective-tissue sheath is continuous with the outer connective tissue of a nerve and contains larger blood vessels?
Which glial cell surrounds neuronal cell bodies in autonomic and sensory ganglia?
A patient has a peripheral demyelinating neuropathy. Which cell is primarily affected?
Which statement best describes satellite cells in peripheral ganglia?
Which cell forms the myelin sheath around peripheral axons?

Peripheral Nerves & Ganglia — Muscle & Nervous Tissue

Peripheral Nerves & Ganglia MCQs: practice questions

Which glial cell is characteristic of the peripheral nervous system rather than the CNS?

Which neuronal morphology is typical of neurons in dorsal root ganglia?

A peripheral axon is injured but its connective-tissue framework remains relatively intact. Which process may support axonal regeneration?

Which connective-tissue layer surrounds the entire peripheral nerve?

What is the main functional advantage of myelination?

A sensory ganglion contains neuronal cell bodies surrounded by satellite cells. Which ganglion is most likely?

Which structure contains axons, Schwann cells, and delicate connective tissue surrounding individual fibers?

Which Schwann-cell structure surrounds the outer surface of a myelinated peripheral nerve fiber?

Compared with sensory ganglia, autonomic ganglia usually contain neurons that are:

Which feature is typical of a sensory ganglion?

Which connective-tissue layer surrounds an individual peripheral nerve fiber?

Which feature best distinguishes a dorsal root ganglion from an autonomic ganglion?

A peripheral nerve biopsy shows several bundles of nerve fibers surrounded by concentric connective tissue. Each bundle is a:

Which connective-tissue layer surrounds a nerve fascicle?

Which ganglion contains neuronal cell bodies associated with postganglionic autonomic pathways?

Which structure is primarily responsible for forming the blood-nerve barrier around a fascicle?

Which structure contains the cell body of a peripheral sensory neuron?

A nerve fiber has a myelin sheath interrupted at regular intervals. These interruptions are:

A nerve cross-section shows a thin sheath around individual fibers, a thicker sheath around fascicles, and an outer sheath around the entire nerve. Which sequence is correct?

Which structure is most directly responsible for maintaining the specialized microenvironment within a peripheral nerve fascicle?

Which connective-tissue sheath is continuous with the outer connective tissue of a nerve and contains larger blood vessels?

Which glial cell surrounds neuronal cell bodies in autonomic and sensory ganglia?

A patient has a peripheral demyelinating neuropathy. Which cell is primarily affected?

Which statement best describes satellite cells in peripheral ganglia?

Which cell forms the myelin sheath around peripheral axons?