Glial cells are a type of cell that provides physical and chemical support to neurons and maintain their environment. Located in the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system, glial cells are sometimes called the "glue" of the nervous system, as well as neuroglia or just glia.
This article will go over what glial cells do in the brain and nerves in the body. You'll also learn about conditions that are related to glial cells.
Types of Glial Cells
Glial cells' main job is to support another type of brain cell called neurons. Glial cells are like a secretarial pool for your nervous system and its janitorial and maintenance staff.
Glial cells may not do the "big jobs," in the brain, but without them, those big jobs would never get done.
There are different types of glial cells and each one has a specific role in helping your central nervous system (CNS)—which is made up of your brain and the nerves of your spinal column—work right.
There are five types of glial cells in your CNS: Astrocytes
- Oligodendrocytes
- Microglia
- Ependymal
- cells
- Radial glia1
You also have glial cells in your peripheral nervous system(PNS), which is made up of all the nerves in your body that are away from your spine (like your arms and legs).
The two types of glial cells in the PNS are:
- Schwann cells
- Satellite cells
Website: neurology.pencis.com
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