Glial Cells: Types and function

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6 types of Glial cells

Astrocytes, Oligodendrocytes, Schwann Cells, Ependymal Cells, Microglia, Satellite Cells

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Astrocytes: Function

Support and repair neurons. Contribute to BBB permeability and formation.

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Oligodendrocytes: Function

Myelinate axons in CNS

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Scwhann Cells: Function

Myelinate axons in PNS

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Ependymal Cells: Function

Form epithelial lining in CNS, produce CSF

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Microglia: Function

Clean debris, fight disease and infection. (only found in CNS)

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Satellite Cells

Support and repair neurons in PNS