<P> Neuroglia , also called glial cells or simply glia , are non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system ( brain and spinal cord ) and the peripheral nervous system . They maintain homeostasis , form myelin , and provide support and protection for neurons . In the central nervous system , glial cells include oligodendrocytes , astrocytes , ependymal cells and microglia , and in the peripheral nervous system glial cells include Schwann cells and satellite cells . They have four main functions : ( 1 ) To surround neurons and hold them in place ( 2 ) To supply nutrients and oxygen to neurons ( 3 ) To insulate one neuron from another ( 4 ) To destroy pathogens and remove dead neurons . They also play a role in neurotransmission and synaptic connections , and in physiological processes like breathing , . </P>
<P> Neuroglia , also called glial cells or simply glia , are non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system ( brain and spinal cord ) and the peripheral nervous system . They maintain homeostasis , form myelin , and provide support and protection for neurons . In the central nervous system , glial cells include oligodendrocytes , astrocytes , ependymal cells and microglia , and in the peripheral nervous system glial cells include Schwann cells and satellite cells . They have four main functions : ( 1 ) To surround neurons and hold them in place ( 2 ) To supply nutrients and oxygen to neurons ( 3 ) To insulate one neuron from another ( 4 ) To destroy pathogens and remove dead neurons . They also play a role in neurotransmission and synaptic connections , and in physiological processes like breathing , . </P>
the supportive cells of the nervous system are called
the supportive cells of the nervous system are called
Neuroglia , also called glial cells or simply glia
Neuroglia , also called glial cells or simply glia