Glia/Glial cells or Neuroglia
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Glia cells
they maintain homeostasis, from myelin, and provide support and protection for the neurons
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Glial cells that are in the CENTRAL nervous system
oligodendrocytes
astrocytes
microglia
ependymal cells
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Glial cells in the PERIPHERAL nervous system
schwanin cells
satellite cells
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Rudolf Virchow
-discovered glia in 1856, and found they can respond to and manipulate neurotransmission in many ways
can affect both preservation and consolidation of memories
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function of the glia cells
surround neurons and hold them in place
supply nutrients and oxygen to neurons
insulate one neuron to another
destroy pathogens and remove dead neurons
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