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Microglia are constantly excavating the CNS for damaged neurons, plaques, and infectious agents.
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Microglial cells are the primary cells responsible for removing debris from the CNS. These cells act as the resident immune cells of the CNS and are constantly surveying the brain for any abnormal or harmful substances. Upon detection, microglia engulf and remove the debris through a process called phagocytosis.
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What is the purpose of haptoglobin?
to remove damaged cells and debris and rescue important material such as iron.
Which cells are the macrophages of the CNS?
Brain
What cells cover the outer surface of the CNS?
Astrocytes.
What is the CNS neuroglia that move CSF?
Ependymal Cells
What tissue is connected and supported by glia cells?
Nerve cells (neurons) of the CNS (i.e. the brain).
What is the purpose of haptoglobin?
to remove damaged cells and debris and rescue important material such as iron.
Specialized supporting cells in the CNS?
The neuroglia ("nerve glue"), or glial cells, which in the CNS include Astrocytes, Ependymal cells, Microglia, and Oligodendrocytes.
What do macrophages do?
The macrophages are defense cells that help to protect the body from debris and invaders. They stay among the white blood cells
Which cells are the macrophages of the CNS?
Brain
Where are association nerve cells located?
in your chast
What cells cover the outer surface of the CNS?
Astrocytes.
What is the CNS neuroglia that move CSF?
Ependymal Cells
What is the function of macrophage?
They form part of sinusoid wall of the liver, and remove debris such as bacteria and worn out blood cells from the blood as it flows past. Also kown as Kupffer Cells
Do Ependymal cells line the inner cavities of the CNS?
Yes
Schwann cells and satellite cells are found only in the CNS?
No, in the PNS, or peripheral nervous system.
What tissue is connected and supported by glia cells?
Nerve cells (neurons) of the CNS (i.e. the brain).
Where would you expect to find the hepatic macrophages of the liver?
Hepatic macrophages are special phagocytic cells, also called Kupffer cells, that line the sinusoids and remove debris from the blood.
