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Introduction to Brain and Behaviour Flashcards

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What cells are present in the CNS?

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Astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and microglial cells

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What is the function of astrocytes?

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Provide physical and nutritional support for neurones

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What is the function of microglia?

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Specialised macrophages important for phagocytosis in neurones

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What is the function of oligodendrocytes?

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To provide myelin in the CNS neurones

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What is the function of Schwann cells?

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To provide myelin for neurones of the PNS

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What is the function of satellite cells?

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Provide physical support to neurones in the peripheral nervous system

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What does the grey matter consist of?

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Neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, axon terminals, synapses and glial cells and is highly vascular

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What does the white matter consist of?

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Bundles of (mainly myelinated) axons and oligodendrocytes

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