Compendium 8: How does it all work? Flashcards
1
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Which neuroglia migrates to areas damaged by infection, trauma or stroke and perform phagocytosis.
A
Microglial cell
2
Q
Which neuroglia provide support and nutrition to neuron cell bodies and protect neurons from heavy metal poisons within the PNS?
A
Satellite cell
3
Q
Which neuroglia produces myelin which wraps around the axons of several neurons within the CNS?
A
Oligodendrocyte
4
Q
Which neuroglia provides a supportive framework for blood vessels and neurons and regulate the extracellular composition of brain fluid?
A
Astrocyte
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