| Types
of Glial Cells – the CNS |
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| microglia
- these cells |
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phagocytic to defend |
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pathogens. They |
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| may also
monitor the |
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| condition
of neurons. |
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| astrocytes
- these cells anchor |
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| neurons
to blood vessels, regulate the |
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| micro-environment
of neurons, and |
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| regulate
transport of nutrients and |
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| wastes
to and from neurons. Part of |
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| “Blood-brain
Barrier”. |
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