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The nervous system has both. The active cells which carry information are the neurons while the glial cells are the support cells.
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What is the cells that support and nourish neurons called?
Glial Cells
What term does not belong Astrocytes Neurons Oligodendrocytes or microglia?
Neurons, because all the rest are glial cells.
What are the cell that forms nervous tissue called?
neurons (which trasmit impulses) and glial cells which provide support and nutrition for the neurons.
What are the two main cells of the brain?
Generally, these would be the neurons and the supportive cells. Supportive cells, however, comprise several different kinds of cells. These include oligodendrocytes, glial cells, schwann cells, astrocytes, etc.
What is functional difference between neurons and glial?
Neurons are the message senders and receivers (when you think of brain cells) and the glial cells are important for support; they maintain ions levels and provide structural support for neurons.
What is the cells that support and nourish neurons called?
Glial Cells
What cells provide nourishment and protection for the neurons?
Neuroglial cells support and protect the neurons in the central nervous system.
Why are glial cells referred to as the forgotten brain cells?
Glial cells do not conduct electrical impulses (as opposed to neurons, which do). The glial cells surround neurons and etc
Is it more common for brain tumors to arise from neurons or from glial cells?
Glial Cells
What are the cells of the brain?
The brain is composed of two types of cells, neurons and glial cells.
What is a Glial cells?
Only 10% of the cells in your brain are neurons. The rest of the cells in your brain are glial cells. Glial cells are ‘housekeeping cells’ clearing up dead neurons and foreign cells as well as waste to ensure that the signalling capacity of neurons is maintained (Hayden 2001). They also ensure the neurons stay in place.The word glial derives from the Greek word for glue.
What glial cells monitor the health of neurons?
Micrglia
Supporting cells that insulate neurons and provide them with nutrients?
Glial cells
Is an ependymal cell a glial cell?
Yes. Glial cells are cells that "help and support" the neurons in various ways. Astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells (important for CSF) ect.. are all glial cells (search "glial cell" on wikipedia for more).
How many words are there in the word brain?
Brain cells are classified as neurons or glial cells. There are 86 billion neurons and 10 to 50 times as many glial cells.
What specialized cells that are responsible for holding neurons together are called what?
GLIAL
What cells Remove dead neurons and waste products from the nervous systme nourish and insulate neurons and direct their growth?
glial cells
