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6 Cards in this Set
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Flattened cell clustered around neuron cell bodies in spinal ganglion
FX: Protects and regulates nutrients for cell bodies in ganglia |
Satellite cell PNS
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Flattened cell wrapped around a portion of an axon in the PNS
FX: Myelinates |
Neurolemmocyte (Schwann cell) PNS
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Large cell with numerous cell processes
FX: regulate transfer of materials from blood to the brain- help the workings of "blood-brain barrier" most common type. |
Astrocyte CNS
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line central canal and ventricles
FX: help circulate cerebrospinal fluid |
Ependymal cell CNS
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phagocytize damaged neurons
least common type FX: Removes debris |
Microglial cell CNS
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extensions wrap around CNS axons.
FX: myelinate axons in CNS |
Oligodendrocyte CNS
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