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Glial Cell Flashcards

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Ependymal cells

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Produces and secretes CSF
Neural stem cells
Barrier between compartments

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Astrocyte

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Contact and support neurons
Blood brain barrier
Regulation
Replace dying cells
ATP production
Neural stem cells
Secretion of ions
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Microglia

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Activates when there is an infection in the CNS
Secrete cytokines
Scavengers

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Oligrodendrocytes

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Wrap around the axons in the CNS
Myelin sheath
Cover multiple axons

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Schwann cells

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Myelinated single axons

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Satellite cells

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Chemical and physical support for neurons in ganglia

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