Glial Cells Memorization
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Astrocytes
Star-shaped, wrap around the capillaries, creates the Blood-Brain barrier, only exist in CNS
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Microglia
Spider-like, disposing of debris and dead tissue. Act during times of
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Ependymal
Lines the cavity of brain and spinal cord and help with the release and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid. Ciliated, nourish cells of the nervous tissue
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Satellite
Cells help to insulate and protect cell body
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Oligodendrocytes
Creates myelin sheath, insulation good for electrical conduction, speeds up
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Schwann Cell
Very similar to oligodendrocytes. Only in PNS
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