a&p - neuroglia + functions

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list the 6 types of neuroglia

  1. astrocytes

  2. microglial cells

  3. ependymal cells

  4. oligodendrocytes

  5. satellite cells

  6. Schwann cells

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Astrocytes

what is their function?

  • support and brace neurons

  • anchor neurons to nutrient supply

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Microglial Cells

what kind of cells are they and where are the located?

defensive cells

in the CNS

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Microglial Cells

what is their function?

phagocytize microorganisms and neuronal debris

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Ependymal Cells

what do they do?

line the central cavities (cerebrospinal fluid-filled cavities) of the CNS

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Oligodendrocytes

what kind of cells are they? what do they have

  1. branched cells with processes

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Oligodendrocytes

what is their function?

it’s processes form myelin sheaths around CNS nerve fibers

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Satellite Cells

what are their function?

surround neuron cell bodies in PNS

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Satellite Cells

has a similar function to which other neuroglial cell?

astrocytes

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Schwann Cells

what is their function?

to form myelin sheaths in thicker nerve fibers