glial cells

Question 1

what does the glia do?

Answer 1

the glia (neuroglia) support cells and different types of glia are specialised to ensure the normal functioning of neurones

Question 2

what are the 4 types of glia in the CNS?

Answer 2

-astrocytes:has multiple neuron supporting functions
-oligodendrocytes:form the myelin and cause a loss in demyelination
-microglia: phagocytotic, immune cells
-ependyma

Question 3

what are the 3 types of glia in the PNS?

Answer 3

-schwann cells:there is myelinating and non myelinating SC
-satellite cells:astrocyte like functions in the PNS ganglia
-enteric glia:astrocyte like functions in the GI tract