Classification of Neurons and Neurogliajkreider.weebly.com/.../classification_of_neurons_and_neuroglia.pdf · neuroglia in the central nervous system include the astrocyte, oligodendrocyte,

OBJECTIVE(S):  • Identify  structural  and  functional  differences  among  

neurons.• Identify  the  types  of  neuroglia  in  the  central  and  

peripheral  nervous  system  and  their  functions.SCIENCE  STARTER:  Create  a  concept  map  showing  the  organization  of  the  nervous  system.

Neuron  Structure

Neurons  and  Neuroglia

Structural  Classification  of  Neurons

Functional  Classification  of  Neurons

CNS  Neuroglia

PNS  Neuroglia

OBJECTIVE(S):  • Identify  structural  and  functional  differences  among  

neurons.• Identify  the  types  of  neuroglia  in  the  central  and  

peripheral  nervous  system  and  their  functions.