glial cells

Question 1

CNS glial cells

Answer 1

oligodendrocytes, microglia, ependymal cells, astrocytes

Question 2

PNS glial cells

Answer 2

schwann cells, satellite cells

Question 3

oligodendrocytes

Answer 3

wrap around axons to form myelin sheath
speeds up process of signal that travels down the axon

Question 4

microglia

Answer 4

detect damaged or unhealthy neurons in the brain
eat bacteria and display chewed up parts on their cell surface

Question 5

ependymal cells

Answer 5

forms a barrier between the inner and outer regions of the brain
Secrete cerebral spinal fluid and cilia extending from the cells push the fluid through the brain cavities

Question 6

astrocytes

Answer 6

Hold neurons in place, get nutrients to them, and digest parts of dead neurons
Cannot generate an action potential, but can still communicate with neurons

Question 7

schwann cells

Answer 7

forms myelin

Question 8

satellite cells

Answer 8

hold neurons together, supply nutrients