CH 2 Cells of the Nervous System
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Neurons
Cells responsible for processing and transmitting information, sensory, motor, interneurons
Sensory
tactile, auditory, etc (afferent)
Motor
transmitting movements (efferent)
Interneurons
involved in processing information already in the brain (but not transmission [receiving info outside the brain])
Neuroglia
Cells to provide structural support and background support for neurons, Oligodendrocytes, Astrocytes, Microglia, Schwann cells
Oligodendrocytes
produce myelin in CNS
Astrocytes
establish blood brain barrier [barrier between blood stream and brain], form glial scars to restrict inflammation.
Microglia
immunological cell, (white blood cells) help with immune system
Schwann cells
produce myelin to PNS (nerve tracts)
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