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Types Of Cells - CNS + PNS Flashcards

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Astrocytes

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Nuroglial cell CNS
Star shaped
Form blood brain barrier

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Microglial (phagocytes)

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Nuroglial cell CNS
Spider shaped
Disposal of toxins and bacteria

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Ependemal

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Nuroglial cell CNS

Make and circulate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

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Oligodendrocytes

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Nuroglial cell - CNS

Forms mylin sheath around fibres

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Satellite

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PNS Nuroglial cell

Protects neuron cell bodies

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Schwann

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PNS nuroglial

Forms mylin sheaths around axons

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Sensory

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Neuron
Afferent
Sense organs

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Motor

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Neuron
Efferent
Somatic and autonomic
Cardiac and smooth muscle and glands

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