Glial cells

Glial cells are a diverse group of cells. They are responsible for various different functions from protecting the brain and making it work better.

Different types of glial cells and their functions

Read about a study suggesting the cells that produce myelin selectively introduce a myelin-insulating layer in neuronal axons in the brain’s white matter.

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Nerve tissue is specialized for chemical and electrical communication and consists of neurons and supporting cells, called glial cell. Glial cells constitute most of the volume of nervous tissue. They protect and assist neurons by communication, but do not transmit long-distance signals. See chapter 12 for more detail on neurons and glial cells.

Read about a study showing that astrocytes, cells that usually protect neurons, become reactive in the presence of inflammatory molecules.

The main difference between neurons and glial cells is that neurons are the structural and functional units of the nervous system whereas glial cells are..