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Details Title Supporting Cells Description Neuroglia Total Cards 7 Subject Physiology Created 05/11/2009

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Term Neuroglia	Definition A neuron glue, holds up nervous system.
Term Astrocytes	Definition CNS- star shaped;protects/supports;froms a barrier between neurons and capillaries
Term Microglia	Definition CNS-phagosites- protects- 'eats' dead cells.Provides structure to newcells.
Term Ependymal	Definition CNS lines cavities for the brain and spinal cord.
Term Oligodendrocytes	Definition Provides myolin sheaths. ^60 neurons
Term Shwann Cells	Definition Only creats Myolin Sheaths
Term Satellite Cells	Definition PNS Hangs around outside of neuron supports and cushions.

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