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Astrocytes
CNS
support and brace neurons; anchor them to nutrient supply (blood)
Oligodendrocytes
CNS
wrap thicker nerve fibers to insulate
ie myelinate multiple fibers
Microglia
CNS
defense cells (phagocytize microorganisms)
"immune system"
Schwann Cells
PNS
wrap thicker nerve fibers to insulate
ie myelinate one fiber
Ependymal Cells
CNS
form barrier between CSF and tissue fluid bathing cells (where BBB is not present)
Multipolar nerves
Motor nerves
trigger zone by cell body
Unipolar nerves
Sensory nerves
trigger zone after receptor (dendrites)
Bipolar nerves
Special sensory nerves (eye and ear)
trigger zone before axon begins