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These are star-shaped cells located in the CNS. They have multiple functions some of which include: forming the blood-brain barrier, providing nutrients to nervous tissue and repairing after infection/traumatic injuries.
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e
Astrocytes
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Ependymal cells are types of glial cells that line the ventricles in the brain as well as the central columns of the spinal cord. They secrete cerebrospinal fluid.
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d
Ependymal cells
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These are located in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and cover neuronal cell bodies in the ganglia.
These provide nutrient support and protection to neurones.
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b
Satellite cells
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These are located in the CNS and create myelin sheaths for ~50 axons. These sheaths support and insulate the axons.
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a
Oligodendrocytes
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These are located in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Each Schwann cell will produce a myelin sheath for 1 axon. These sheaths support and insulate the axons.
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c
Schwann cells
Concept
Chapter
2693
3826
Central and peripheral nervous system
Topic
152
Neuroscience
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Which of the following cells functions in the central nervous system (CNS) to myelinate axons?
a