Glia Flashcards

1
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make up 90% of CNS cells

A

glia

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2
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maintain external environment for neurons: maintain extracellular ion conc by tight capillaries to stop ion leakage

A

Astrocytes

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3
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form myelin sheaths in CNS, wrap around neuron axon

A

oligodendrocytes

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4
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phagocytic hoovers mopping up infection, normally do nothing in healthy human

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microglia

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