Neuroglia (Glial Cells)

Supporting cells that make up part of the cell population in nervous tissue.

Found in the CNS (Central Nervous System). Control the chemical environment around neurons.

Found in the CNS. Myelinate the cytoplasmic extentions of the neurons.

Found in CNS. Act as phagocytes.

Found in CNS. Is on the supporting Neuroglia.

Found in the PNS (Peripheral Nervous System). Myelinate the cytoplasmic extentions of the neurons.

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Nervous Tissue, Brain, and Cranial Nerves

Question	Answer
Neuroglia (Glial Cells)	Supporting cells that make up part of the cell population in nervous tissue.
Astrocyte	Found in the CNS (Central Nervous System). Control the chemical environment around neurons.
Oligodendrocytes	Found in the CNS. Myelinate the cytoplasmic extentions of the neurons.
Microglia	Found in CNS. Act as phagocytes.
Ependymal Cells	Found in CNS. Is on the supporting Neuroglia.
Schwann Cells	Found in the PNS (Peripheral Nervous System). Myelinate the cytoplasmic extentions of the neurons.
Satellite Cells