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NEUROSCIENCES – HISTOLOGY

Compiled Topical Questions of Neuroscience – Histology

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This organelle is responsible for protein synthesis and is found only in the soma and dendrites, not in the axon.

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About the axons of the peripheral nerve, which of the following is incorrect?

This structure, located in the dorsal horn, plays a key role in regulating pain signals before they are relayed to the brain.

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Which of the following structures is important for the perception of pain in the spinal cord?

“What part of a neuron is covered with myelin and responsible for transmitting electrical impulses over long distances?”

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What does the white matter of the spinal cord consist of?

  • The molecular layer of the cerebellar cortex primarily contains interneurons (stellate and basket cells)parallel fibers, and neuroglia. The cell bodies of Purkinje cells are located in a separate layer (Purkinje cell layer), but their dendrites extend into the molecular layer.

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The molecular layer of the cerebellar cortex does not contain which of the following?

Think about the structural organization of the cerebral and cerebellar cortices. Which part of the brain has a more complex layered structure, and which has a simpler one?

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How many layers are present in the cerebrum and cerebellum respectively?

“Which layer of the dura mater remains tightly attached to the skull, preventing direct penetration by veins?”

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Which one of the following is not a feature of a vein of a brain?

Look for large, flask-shaped cells arranged in a single layer, responsible for the output of the cerebellar cortex.

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During the examination of a histological slide of the cerebellar cortex under a microscope, the student found some flask-shaped cells arranged in a single row in the middle layer of the cerebellar cortex. Which of the following cells was the student observing?

“Which nucleus controls the diaphragm and is associated with motor function rather than sensory processing?”

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Which of the following nerve cell bodies is NOT present in the posterior gray column of the spinal cord?

Focus on the layer where dendrites of Purkinje cells branch extensively and interact with parallel fibers and interneurons.

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The cerebellar cortex is composed of three layers. Which of the following layers is a synaptic zone that is mainly composed of dendritic arborizations of Purkinje cells? – 2023

“Which histological change is an early marker of neuronal death in stroke or ischemia?”

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Which one of the following statements refers to red neurons?

“Which CNS cells myelinate multiple axons, unlike their PNS counterparts?”

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Which of the following regarding oligodendroglia is true?

“This structure, found in the spinal cord’s central region, is rich in unmyelinated axons, dendrites, and synapses, allowing for neural processing.”

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Where is the neuropil of the spinal cord most abundant?

Think about where dense synaptic interactions occur in the cerebellum. This structure is a key site for sensory input processing and contains inhibitory interneurons that regulate signal flow before reaching the Purkinje cells. Would this be in the outermost layer, where mainly dendrites and parallel fibers exist, or in a deeper layer with synaptic clusters?

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Which of the following is incorrect about the glomerulus in the cerebellum?

This glial cell type in the PNS wraps around one internode of one axon, unlike its CNS counterpart, which myelinates multiple axons.

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About the myelin sheath of the peripheral nerve, which of the following is correct?

These eosinophilic inclusions are characteristically found in chronic gliosis and certain brain tumors, often associated with astrocytes rather than neurons.

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In chronic gliosis, elongated, brightly eosinophilic protein aggregates within astrocyte processes are formed. What are they termed as?

Focus on the outermost layer of the cerebral cortex, known for its sparse neuronal content and rare specialized horizontal cells.

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Concerning the microscopic anatomy of the cerebral cortex, in which of the following layers are the horizontal cells mostly present?

This structure is heavily involved in protein synthesis and is stained basophilic due to its high RNA content.

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Which of the following substances will be seen in nissl substance under the microscope?

“Which brainstem structure contains sensory nuclei for fine touch and proprioception from the limbs?”

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Gracilis and cuneatus tubercles are seen on the surface of which of the following?

These cells are responsible for myelination outside the brain and spinal cord, helping in nerve regeneration after injury.

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Schwann cells?

One of these cells is placed in the wrong layer. This interneuron is actually found in the molecular layer but is mistakenly listed in the granular layer.

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Which of the following is incorrect about the cells of the cerebellar cortex?

Which type of neuron is commonly found in the sensory organs responsible for hearing, balance, and vision?

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Under the morphological classification of the neurons, the bipolar neurons are the ones that bear a single axon and a single dendrite that emerges from the opposite poles of the spindle-shaped body. Which one of the following is an example of a bipolar neuron?

Think about how sensory and motor signals travel—where would you expect to find neurons responsible for processing movement versus receiving sensory input?

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Which of the following options is incorrectly matched?

Focus on the specific functions of each connective tissue layer in a nerve.

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Which of the following statement is correct regarding nerve fibers?

These are the largest neurons in the brain, responsible for voluntary movements. They reside in the motor cortex and send their axons all the way to the spinal cord.”

 

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Which is NOT true about Betz cells?

These cells act as nourishers and protectors of neurons, providing structural and metabolic support, especially in response to injury.

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Which of the following cells secrete nerve growth factors?

The glial cell responsible for myelination in the PNS wraps around only one internode of a single axon, unlike its CNS counterpart.

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Regarding myelination in peripheral nervous system, what is the correct statement?

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🧠 “Are sensory neurons typically multipolar or pseudounipolar?”

 

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Which of the following options is incorrectly matched?

Think about the functional and anatomical differences between the cerebral cortex and the cerebellar cortex. Which type of neuron is unique to the cerebellum and not found in the cerebral cortex?

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Histologically, the neurons of the cerebral cortex do not include which of the following cells?

“Which CNS cells require a constant oxygen and glucose supply and have limited regenerative ability?”

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Which one of the following are the most sensitive cells of the central nervous system?

Some neurons have such intricate branching structures.. try to see if you can figure out intricate things in your life without leaving your comfort zone.

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Which of the following features is not present in the Purkinje cells?

This part of the brain looks white because it’s packed with myelinated nerve fibers, helping signals travel fast.

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Which of the following cell structures constitute the white matter of the central nervous system?

Think about the layers of connective tissue in a peripheral nerve and their specific roles. Which layer is responsible for enclosing bundles of nerve fibers

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Which one of the following is the histological feature of a peripheral nerve?

“The brain needs protection from harmful substances while still allowing essential nutrients in. This barrier is not a single structure but a combination of different elements working together. What could these be?”

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The blood-brain barrier is formed by which of the following?

This type of cell is primarily found in the cerebral cortex, and it has a characteristic shape with a pyramid-like body and long dendrites.

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Which types of cells are not present in the cerebellar cortex?

could evolutionary older regions have a different structure?

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Which of the following histological characteristics is not part of the cerebral cortex?

“In the CNS, one cell can myelinate many axons—what is it called?”

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The myelin sheath in the central nervous system is made of which of the following?

Some cellular structures are more elusive under standard lab techniques

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Which of the following is NOT shown by the neuroglial cells?

“Which glial cell plays a key role in maintaining the selective permeability of the brain’s protective barrier?”

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Which one of the following forms the blood-brain barrier?

Focus on the output neurons of the cerebellar cortex and the type of interneurons that regulate their activity by targeting the soma.

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Within the cerebellar cortex, a basket-like nest is formed around the soma of which of the following cells? – 2023

  • Focus on the role of oligodendrocytes in the CNS. Remember that they are involved in myelination and can myelinate multiple axons, unlike Schwann cells in the PNS.

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Which of the following regarding oligodendroglia is true?

“This type of neuron is a major excitatory cell in the cerebral cortex but is not part of the cerebellum’s architecture.”

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Which types of cells are not present in the cerebellar cortex?

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