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Neuroglia are non conductive and provide a support system for the neurons. They are not likely to spread, but doctors still treat them as malignant and treat the symptoms.
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∙ 8y agoTumors typically arise from actively mitotic cells. Glial cells are actively mitotic, neurons aren't.
what is a glial cell
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What are the parts of neuron describe and give its the function?
A neuron has three basic parts, the cell body, the axon, and the dendrites.For more info, see the related link below.
How do you know how far advanced the brain tumor is?
This is way beyond my knowledge base to give you a full answer, but there are certainly varying grades of a tumor. I'm guessing the best way to tell would be to have a Brain MRI or CT scan. But here is a wealth of information on this subject that will be way more helpful than anything I can contribute. www.cedars-sinai.edu/2998.html
Can you take cyclobenzaprine for a sprained ankle?
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxer, and is likely to do more harm than good for a sprained ankle. It is not likely to give pain relief, either.
Can swollen glands give you a tumor?
The usual reason for swollen glands is that the lymph system has deposited toxins from the bloodstream in the glands for disposal. Swollen glands are almost always an indicator of poor health elsewhere in the system, rather than a problem in themselves.
What part of the neuron is sometimes myelinated?
Myelin Sheath is basically fat-containing cells that insulates the neurons from any electric impulses that travel along the nerves and makes sure that the impulses do not jump between close nerves
Should a doctor be able to give information on brain tumor symptoms?
Yes if brain tumor or cancers are their specialty then as a doctor they should have a decent if not vast amount of information on brain tumor symptoms and how to cure the brain tumor.
Does KFC give you aids?
Yes, eating KFC will give you a pulsing, AIDS filled growth, much like a tumor, on your chest. That tumor will reek of rotting chicken flesh and wax.
Can you give me a sentence including the word benign?
The tumor was benign; it was not harmful for now.
What is a neurofibril?
A neurofibril is a fibril found in the cytoplasm of a neuron and is only visible by light microscopy. Its function is to give support and shape the nerve cell.
Can marijuana give you a brain tumor?
No, marijuana has actually been proven to suppress the growth of tumors
How big is the brain of a 10 pound dog?
Dogs brains are approx. .5% of body weight. Half a pound give or take a neuron.
How big is tumor 2.0 centimeter?
size of a quarter
What are the problems that mobile telephones can cause?
They can give you a brain tumor from to much use. look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_tumor
What abnormal resutls can a myelogram give?
A myelogram may reveal a herniated disk, tumor, bone spurs, or narrowing of the spinal canal
What surgical results give a liver cancer patient the best chances for survival?
Patients who can have their entire tumor removed have the best chance for survival.
What are the parts of neuron describe and give its the function?
A neuron has three basic parts, the cell body, the axon, and the dendrites.For more info, see the related link below.
Is vegetarianism more likely to give you cancer?
no
