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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