cells of NS Flashcards by Joseph Abretski | Brainscape

Q

astrocytes

A

blood brain barrier

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microglia

A

macrophages

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ependymal cells

A

line ventricles, make CSF in choroid plexus

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oligodendrocytes

A

myelin in CNS

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demyelination in CNS

A

multiple sclerosis

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schwann cells

A

myelin in PNS

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demyelination in PNS

A

post infectious polyradiculopathy AKA guillian barre

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meissners plexus

A

peristalsis, innervates mucousa

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auerbachs plexus

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peristalsis, innervates muscular coat

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congenital megacolon

A

abscenece of meissners and auerbachs plexi

AKA hirschprungs dz

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renshaw cells

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inhibit alpha motor neuron

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