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Types of Neuroglia

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Types of Neuroglia

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

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