Glial Cells

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What are ependymal cells and what do they do?

CNS glial cells that produce cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and line the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord.

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What are astrocytes and what do they do?

CNS glial cells that provide physical and metabolic support, secrete growth factors, and limit neurotransmitter diffusion.

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What are oligodendrocytes and what do they do?

CNS glial cells responsible for myelination of axons.

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What are microglia and what do they do?

CNS immune cells that become activated during inflammation.

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What are Schwann cells and what do they do?

PNS glial cells responsible for myelination of axons.

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What are satellite cells and what do they do?

PNS glial cells that provide support to neurons within ganglia.