Neuroglia: Astrocytes

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-Astrocytes -Oligodendrocytes -Microglia -Ependymal Cells -Satellite Cells -Schwann Cells
Types of Neuroglia
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Star shaped
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Most abundant
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Neuron's right hand man
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Guides neurons to final destination during fetal development, holds them together in proper spatial relationships
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Participates in blood-brain barrier
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Forms neural scars for brain injury
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Up takes and degrades locally released neurotransmitters
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Maybe more significant synaptic formation role
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