Glial Cells

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astrocyte

involved in formation of blood-brain barrier, regulation of ion concentration, controlling blood pH; these cells can communicate with each other

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oligodendrocyte

involved in making myelin for neurons in CNS

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ependymal cell

involved in formation of meninges and blood-brain barrier

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microglial cell

involved in metabolizing dead cells, bacteria, and viruses; important for brain’s immune response