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Neuroglia
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Physiology
Undergraduate 1
05/11/2009
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Neuroglia
 Definition
A neuron glue, holds up nervous system.
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Astrocytes
 Definition
CNS- star shaped;protects/supports;froms a barrier between neurons and capillaries
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Microglia
 Definition
CNS-phagosites- protects- 'eats' dead cells.Provides structure to newcells.
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Ependymal
 Definition
CNS lines cavities for the brain and spinal cord.
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Oligodendrocytes
 Definition
Provides myolin sheaths. ^60 neurons
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Shwann Cells
 Definition
Only creats Myolin Sheaths
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Satellite Cells
 Definition
PNS Hangs around outside of neuron supports and cushions.
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