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Neuroglia
[Gr. neuron - nerve, Gr. glia - glue]. Cells of the central nervous system which provide support, protection and insulation for neurons.
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neuroglia: the glial cells together with the extracellular tissue.
neuron: a nerve cell.
neurotransmitter: a chemical substance that accumulates in the synapse and increases the membrane permeability of the next dendrite.
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neuroglia Tissue supporting and filling the spaces between the nerve cells of the central nervous system.
neurohormone A chemical transmitter produced by nervous tissue. Uses the bloodstream or other body fluids for distribution to its target site.
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AKA: neuroglia, glial cells
The major support cells of the brain. These cells are involved in the nutrition and maintenance of the nerve cells (e.g., provide myelin for axons, maintaining ionic balance, clean up after cell damage or death, etc.).
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Examples of CAM's specific to neural systems include N-CAM, neuroglial CAM or NgCAM, TAG-1, MAG, and DCC, all of which are part of the immunoglobulin superfamily.
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group of nerve fibers, end to end and side by side, held together by special connective tissue called neuroglia
Source: Noland, George B. 1983. General Biology, 11th Edition. St. Louis, MO. C. V. Mosby
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