Neuroglia

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Astrocytes

CNS: maintain blood-brain barrier; structural support; talk to neurons (via glutamate)

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Oliogodendrocytes

CNS: myelinates and insulates axons; allows faster AP

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Microglia

CNS: phagocytes (cleans by engulfing); monitor for damage or infection; immune defense

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Ependymal

CNS: line ventricles and central canal; produce CSF, cilia help it flow

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Schwann

PNS: creates myelin sheath around axon, only one segment; rapid AP; growth and repair

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Satellite

PNS: insulates; regulates nutrient and waste exchange for cell bodies in ganglia