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Neurons & Neuroglia

Cells that make up Nervous Tissue

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astrocyte CNS glia that braces neurons and creates the blood brain barrier
axon the extra long sending process of a neuron
body the bulk part of the neuron that contains the nucleus & nucleolus; it looks like the head of the neuron
CNS the location of the brain & spinal cord; neuroglia here include astrocytes, microglia, oligodendrocytes, & ependymal cells
dendrite the receiving process of a neuron that conveys impulses towards the cell body
ependymal glia that lines the CNS cavities; cilia helps circulate CSF (cerebrospinal fluid)
microglia glia that controls waste disposal and acts as the immune system of the CNS
motor neuron cell that conducts messages away from the brain towards the effector organ
myelin sheath an insulative lipid (fat) that surrounds some nerve fibers to allow faster impulse conduction
nerve bundle of axons in PNS
neuroglia also known as "glia," support cells that provide neurons with structure, nutrients, and waste removal; they cannot even transmit impulses; in a microscope image, neuroglia appear to be small dots
neuron cell that transmits electrical impulses
oligodendrocyte CNS neuroglia that creates myelin sheaths to wrap around neuron's axons
PNS the location of nerves; neuroglia here include satellite & schwann cells
satellite cells that protect the neuron's cell body in the PNS
schwann cells that form the myelin sheath on the outside of axons (in both CNS & PNS)
sensory neuron cell that conducts messages towards the brain from a sensory organ
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