Neuroglia Types and Functions in the Nervous System

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Astrocytes

Support, regulate blood flow, maintain blood-brain barrier (BBB)

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Oligodendrocytes

Produce myelin in the central nervous system (CNS)

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Microglia

Immune cell (macrophage-like) in the central nervous system (CNS)

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Ependymal Cells

Produce cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), form blood-brain barrier (BBB)

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Schwann Cells

Produce myelin in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)

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Satellite Cells

Nourish neurons, help regeneration in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)