Quiz for:
The Fattest Organ and Brain Histology

Question 1

How do axons benefit from being myelinated?

Question 2

Why can the brain be perceived as fatty despite not being made of adipose tissue?

Question 3

What are two primary types of cells found in the brain?

Question 4

What is the primary difference between adipose tissue and the brain in terms of their lipid composition?

Question 5

Which part of adipose tissue stores lipids?

Question 6

Which cells are responsible for forming the myelin sheath in the central nervous system?

Question 7

How much can the speed of electrical signal transmission increase due to myelination?

Question 8

What contributes to the visible glistening of white matter in brain dissection?

Question 9

What functions do adipose tissue serve in the body? Select the best answer.

Question 10

What is the estimated number of neurons in the human brain?

Question 11

What structure in neurons is primarily responsible for transmitting signals to other cells?

Question 12

Which layer in the body is primarily composed of adipose tissue?

Question 13

What is the role of the myelin sheath in the nervous system?

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a function of neuroglia cells?

Question 15

Which tissue serves as an insulator to maintain body temperature?