Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What are glial cells used for
A
Support for nerve cell
2
Q
What are microglia used for
A
Scavenge and degrade dead cells and protect brain from microorganism
3
Q
What are oligodendrocytes used for
A
Form mycelium sheaths around axons in central nervous system
4
Q
What do radial glia serve as
A
Scaffolds for developing neurons as they migrate
5
Q
What do ependymal cells line
A
Fluid filled ventricles of the brain and central canal of spinal cord
6
Q
What is cerebrospinal fluid used for
A
Cushion for brain and moves fluid between spinal cord and brain
