physio ch 7 and 8
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supporting cells of pns and cns
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 astrocytes | anchor neurons to blood capillaries. gets ride of waste and gathers nutrients. picks up ions and neurotransmitters with cilia |
| ependymal | line cavities of the brain. circulates csf |
| oligodendrocytes | form myelin sheath that wraps around fibers |
| microglia | phagocytes that clean up debree and dead cells |
| schwann cells | help form myelin sheath |
| satellite cells | helps protect and cushion cells |
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