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Neuroglia (Glial Cells)

Neurons get the glory. But there are at least as many glial cells, which feed, insulate, clean, and protect them. There are six types. Four are in the CNS, and two are in the PNS. Tap each one.

Astrocyte

Neurogliathe support crew

The six types

📷 Reference image
A real labeled figure to compare with the interactive above.
Drawing of the six types of glial cells
Neuroglia (Glial Cells) — OpenStax, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)