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