Glial Cells Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Which glial cell helps regulates composition of extra cellular fluid in CNS and stimulates the blood/brain barrier?
A
Astrocytes
2
Q
Which glial cells are specialized macrophage-like and perform immune functions in the CNS?
A
Microglia
3
Q
What type of glial cells line fluid filled cavities within the brain, spinal cord, and regulate production of CSF?
A
Ependymal cells
4
Q
What type of glial cells form myelin sheath of CNS axons?
A
Oligodendrocytes
5
Q
What type of glial cells produce myelin in the PNS?
A
Schwann cells
