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Astrocytes
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most abundant versitile branches glial cells
Cling to neurons and their synaptic ending and cover capillaries |
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Astrocytes (Function)
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Support and brace neurons
Anchor neurons to their nutrient supplies Guide migration of young neurons Control the chemical environment |
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Microglia
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Small ovoid cells with spiny processes
Phagocytes that monitor the health of neurons |
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Ependymal Cells
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range in shape from squamos to columnar
line central cavities in the brain and spinal column |
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Oligodendrocytes
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Branched cells that wrap CNS nerve fibers
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