Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Types of Neuroglia
- Astrocytes
- Location: Brain and Spinal Cord
- Anchors neurons to capillaries; controls flow of ions around neurons; may aid in impulse condition
- Ependymal Cells
- Lines cavities of brain and spinal cord
- Help form and circulate cerebrospinal fluid
- Microglia
- Brain and spinal cord
- Phagocytize invading microorganisms and dead nerve tissue
- Oligodendrocytes
- Brain and spinal cord
- Provide insulating covers around CNS axons forming myelin sheath
- Schwann Cells
- Large Nerves of the PNS
- Providing insulating coverings around long PNS axons