Mar 23, 2018
Types of Glial Cells
Astrocytes -- link capillaries to neurons -- control the chemical environment
Microglia -- absorb and decompose of dead cells and bacteria
Ependymal Cells -- form a protective covering around the spinal cord and central cavities within the brain
Oligodendrocytes -- wrap around nerve fibers -- produce myelin
Schwann Cells -- form myelin sheaths around nerve fibers
Satellite Cells -- serve as cushioning support cells