Supportive cells of nervous system
Neuroglia
Fundamentals:
- 5 times more abundant as Neurons
- All but one are derived from Ectoderm
- Limited mitotic abilities
- DO NOT transmit impulses
Function:
- Support and bind Neurons
- Some phagocytic
Stratification/Types:
- Neurolemmocytes
- Oligodendrocytes
- Microglia
- Astrocytes
- Ependymal
- Ganglionic Gliocytes
