Summary: Nervous Tissue Support Cells
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10.5 nervous system 2 support cells
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abundant, star-shaped cells (many processes)
astrocytes -
form connection and barrier between capillaries and neurons
astrocytes -
allow flow of glucose, fatty acids, amino acids, O2, CO2, and nitrogenous wastes
astrocytes -
processes attach to the neurons and blood vessels
astrocytes -
cell that is capable of absorbing bacteria
phagocyte -
microglia is functionally the immune system cells for the __
CNS -
has some limited ability to fight infection agents and cancer cells
microglia -
astrocytes block the flow of __ and __
large molecules and toxins -
__ of ependymal assist with the circulation of cerebrospinal fluid
cilia -
ependymal cells assists with the circulation of __
cerenrospinal fluid
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