Different cell types

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Which 5 different cell types can be found in the central nervous system (CNS)?

  • Neurons
  • Microglia
  • Astrocytes
  • Ependymal
  • Oligodencytes

Which 3 cell types can be found in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

  • Neurons
  • Satellite
  • Schwann

What are the 4 tasks of the glia cells called astrocytes in the CNS?

  • Fill spaces between neurons
  • Influence if the neuron can grow or retract
  • Have special proteins that remove neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft
  • Can trigger electrical and biochemical events
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What is the task of ependymal cells in the CNS?

Epithelial lining of:
  • Ventricles (cavities) in the brain
  • Central canal of spinal cord

What is the task of oligodendrocytes in the CNS?

Produces myelin, an insulating sheath on the axons of nerve fibres

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